Georgia Regions Appalachian Plateau This region is the

Georgia Regions

Appalachian Plateau This region is the smallest region in Georgia. • This mountain region is found in extreme northwestern Georgia. • It is the mountainous region with many rivers and streams flowing through them. •

Appalachian Plateau • It marks the beginning of the Appalachian Trail. • Forests cover the most of the region

Appalachian Plateau Water Animals River Otters Brown trout American Toad This frog prefers to be in rocky, mountainous places, but you can find it in lots of other habitats too!

Appalachian Land Animals Black Bear Bobcat Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Mountain Lions

Plants of the Appalachian Plateau Plants include Maple trees Birch trees, Beech trees, Hemlock trees and Appalachian Oak trees.

Valley and Ridge • This region occupies most of the northwestern Georgia. • Low open valleys and narrow ridges run parallel and has lots of waterfalls. • Most of the land is covered with forests.

Red Fox Valley and Ridge Land Animals Bobcat Mountain Lions Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

Valley and Ridge Water Animals River Otters Brown trout American Toad This frog prefers to be in rocky, mountainous places, but you can find it in lots of other habitats too!

Valley and Ridge • Famous Landmark - Amicalola Fallswhich means “tumbling waters. ” • It is state’s highest fall with a total drop of 729 feet. • Amicalola Falls are in Amicalola State Park, one of Georgia’s most popular state parks.

Blue Ridge • This is in the Northeastern part of Georgia. • It consists of irregular sequence of mountains, ridges, and basins.

Blue Ridge • The Cherokee Indians lived in these mountains. • Things to do- Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking

Blue Ridge • Trees like Hickory, Oak, Golden Rod, Witch Hazel, and Iris are found.

Blue Ridge Animals Many of the animals are the same as the Appalachian Plateau And the Blue Ridge areas.

Georgia Piedmont Habitat n n The Georgia Piedmont is between the mountains and the plains. Known for weathered and nutrient poor soil.

Piedmont Habitat Land Animals The white tailed deer is the smallest deer in North America! Raccoon These nocturnal animals are found in urban, suburban, and rural habitats. They are also found from the mountains to the coast! This is the Red Fox. It hunts alone or in small family groups!

Piedmont Water Animals Reptiles Snakes, frogs, and lizards Because they are reptiles, they like to be near water! Cottonmouth – water moccasin

Piedmont Land Animals and Birds

Piedmont Habitat – Trees Dogwood The Live Oak is Georgia’s state tree Georgia Pine Trees Sweet Gum

Piedmont Plants Iris Cherokee Rose Azaleas

Coastal Plains Habitat n n The coastal habitat is the southeastern portion of the Coastal Plains region of Georgia. It is the coastline that separates the plains from the sea. You can see the coastal habitat in the picture below.

Coastal Plains Plants Wire Grass A variety of plants Grasslands

Coastal Plains Trees Spanish moss on a Live Oak tree

Coastal Plains Birds Snowy Egret

Coastal Plains Habitat Birds

Coastal Plains Animals

Coastal Plains • Famous Rivers- Flint River, Savannah River, St. Mary’s River, Oconee River, and Altamaha River