A tour of Alabama Regions AL Studies Weekly

A tour of Alabama Regions AL Studies Weekly Week 1 Day 1

Alabama Geography Alabama has two kinds of land: • The Appalachian Area • The Coastal Plain These areas are separated by the fall line. The fall line is a natural boundary named for the falls and rapids in the streams that flow from the Appalachian Area to the Coastal Plain

Appalachian Area This area is divided into 4 regions: The Piedmont region The Ridge and Valley Region The Cumberland Plateau The Highland Rim

Appalachian Area Piedmont region: – – – Located in the east central part of the state Mostly rolling hills and broad valleys Includes the highest point in Alabama: Mount Cheaha Ridge and Valley region: – Located between the Piedmont region and the Cumberland Plateau – Composed of ridges and valleys

Appalachian Area Cumberland Plateau: – Occupies most of Northern Alabama Highland Rim: • Actually part of the Cumberland Plateau • Consists of rolling hills and level plains with rich, fertile soil

The Coastal Plain • The main difference between the Coastal Plain and the Appalachian Area is the elevation, or height above sea level. • The Coastal Plain is divided into 3 regions: – Upper Coastal Plain – The Black Belt – Lower Coastal Plain

The Coastal Plain • The Upper Coastal Plain—extends from the Fall Line to the Southwest • The Black Belt—an area created by a huge prehistoric ocean that left behind rich, dark soil ideal for growing crops. • The Lower Coastal Plain—consists of excellent soil for growing corn, cotton, peanuts, potatoes, and soybeans. – Home to the Gulf Coast