The document describes the five geographic regions of Georgia: Ridge and Valley, Appalachian, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Each region is located in a different part of the state and has distinct topography, vegetation, and wildlife. The Ridge and Valley region lies in northwest Georgia and consists of ridges and valleys. The Appalachian region is in the northwestern corner and marks the start of the Appalachian Trail. The Blue Ridge region is in the northeast and contains the highest point in Georgia. The Piedmont encompasses central Georgia including Atlanta. The Coastal Plain covers southern Georgia and includes agricultural uplands and coastal marshes.

1. The Five Regions ofThe Five Regions of
GeorgiaGeorgia
Ridge & Valley, Appalachian,Ridge & Valley, Appalachian,
Blue Ridge, Piedmont, andBlue Ridge, Piedmont, and
Coastal Plainby Heather RobertsonCoastal Plainby Heather Robertson

2. Days 1: Ridge and ValleyDays 1: Ridge and Valley
Valley and Ridge Located
in Northwest Georgia
(GA)

3. Ridge & ValleyRidge & Valley
 The Ridge and Valley Region isThe Ridge and Valley Region is
located in the Northwest partlocated in the Northwest part
of Georgiaof Georgia
 Ridge and Valley are split intoRidge and Valley are split into
four parts--the Cumberlandfour parts--the Cumberland
Plateau, the ChickamaungaPlateau, the Chickamaunga
Valley, the Armuchee Ridges,Valley, the Armuchee Ridges,
and the Great Valley.and the Great Valley.
 Plants vary based on the areaPlants vary based on the area
Moisture(water in air andMoisture(water in air and
ground), the soil type, andground), the soil type, and
elevationelevation

4. Ridge and ValleyRidge and Valley
 Low open valleys andLow open valleys and
narrow ridges runnarrow ridges run
parallel (side by side)parallel (side by side)
 There are flat farmlandsThere are flat farmlands
that have fields of grain,that have fields of grain,
pastures of cows andpastures of cows and
orchards of applesorchards of apples
 The valleys are dividedThe valleys are divided
by limestone cappedby limestone capped
ridgesridges
 Most of the land isMost of the land is
covered with forestcovered with forest

5. Wild LifeWild Life
 The Ridge and Valley is a great place for bird watchers. BirdsThe Ridge and Valley is a great place for bird watchers. Birds
include chestnut-sided warbler, worm-eating warbler, red-tailedinclude chestnut-sided warbler, worm-eating warbler, red-tailed
hawk, cardinals and many other bird species.hawk, cardinals and many other bird species.
 Butterflies spotted in the Ridge and Valley are theButterflies spotted in the Ridge and Valley are the Aphrodite fritillaryAphrodite fritillary
and northern metalmark.and northern metalmark.

6. Blue Ridge and Valley Wild LifeBlue Ridge and Valley Wild Life
 Mammals that are seen hereMammals that are seen here
are the deer, raccoon,are the deer, raccoon,
opossum, striped bobcats,opossum, striped bobcats,
skunks, and a variety of otherskunks, and a variety of other
animals.animals.
 Many reptiles and amphibiansMany reptiles and amphibians
live here as well includinglive here as well including
timber rattlesnakes andtimber rattlesnakes and
salamanders.salamanders.

7. Day 2: AppalachianDay 2: Appalachian
Appalachian is
located in the
Northwestern
Corner of Georgia
(GA)

8. AppalachianAppalachian
 The Appalachian Plateau is aThe Appalachian Plateau is a
mountainous region with manymountainous region with many
streams and rivers flowingstreams and rivers flowing
through them.through them.
The Appalachian Region isThe Appalachian Region is
located in thelocated in the
Northwestern most cornerNorthwestern most corner
of the state of GA.of the state of GA.
It marks the beginning ofIt marks the beginning of
the Appalachian trail.the Appalachian trail.

9. AppalachianAppalachian
 This region is mostly covered byThis region is mostly covered by
Oak Forests:Oak Forests: basswood, sugar,basswood, sugar,
maple, tulip poplar, beech,maple, tulip poplar, beech,
birch, and hemlockbirch, and hemlock ..
 Azaleas and mountain laurel areAzaleas and mountain laurel are
found on the groundfound on the ground
 The forest brings in many touristsThe forest brings in many tourists
and helps support the woodand helps support the wood
industry which makes furnitureindustry which makes furniture
and frames of homesand frames of homes
 The soil in the Appalachian RegionThe soil in the Appalachian Region
is clay based. The rocks that areis clay based. The rocks that are
found in this soil are limestonefound in this soil are limestone
and clay rocks.and clay rocks.

10. Wild Life of the AppalachianWild Life of the Appalachian
Deer
Eagle
Spiders
Toads and Frogs
Heron
Mule
DruthersTurtles
Foxes

11. Day 3: Blue RidgeDay 3: Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is
located in the
Northeast
Georgia (GA)

12. Blue RidgeBlue Ridge
 The Blue Ridge Region is apart of the Appalachian Mountain Range.The Blue Ridge Region is apart of the Appalachian Mountain Range.
If you visited Blue Ridge the eye would mostly see the beautifulIf you visited Blue Ridge the eye would mostly see the beautiful
mountains. The Brasstown Bald Peak is 4, 784 Feet which is themountains. The Brasstown Bald Peak is 4, 784 Feet which is the
highest point in GA.highest point in GA.

13. Plant Life in Blue RidgePlant Life in Blue Ridge
Hickory
Oak
Dwarf Iris
Starry Campion
Cardinal Flower
Witch Hazel
Golden Rod

14. Wild Life in the Blue RidgeWild Life in the Blue Ridge
Black bear
Amphibians
Songbirds
White tail Deer
grouse
Raccoon

15. Day 4 :PiedmontDay 4 :Piedmont
Piedmont is
located in the
central part of
Georgia.

16. PiedmontPiedmont
We live in the
Piedmont!
The capital of
Georgia is located
here: Atlanta.
The Piedmont
region
stretches from
Alabama to
South Carolina
The Piedmont ends at
the fall line

17. WildlifeWildlife
Wild Turkey
Bat
Red Fox
Mole
The
Piedmont is
home to the
Eastern
Pipistrellus
(Bat),
Scalopus
aquaticus
(mole), and
the Red Fox.

18. Plant LifePlant Life
 The wetlands in the Piedmont hold water fromThe wetlands in the Piedmont hold water from
many rivers.many rivers.
Loblolly Pine
Black Walnut
Cattails
Sweetgum
Riverbirch
Hickory

19. Day 5: Coastal PlainDay 5: Coastal Plain
The Coastal
Plains are located
in the Southern
part of Georgia.

20. Coastal PlainsCoastal Plains
 The Coastal Plains areThe Coastal Plains are
divided into an upperdivided into an upper
and lower plainsand lower plains
 Upper Part is theUpper Part is the
agricultural partagricultural part
 Lower is the coastal partLower is the coastal part
with the Atlantic Oceanwith the Atlantic Ocean
and the swampsand the swamps

21. Wild LifeWild Life
Raccoon Songbirds
Bobcat
Deer
Wild
Turkey
Opossum
Quail

22. Endangered SpeciesEndangered Species
Red-cockaded
Woodpecker Flatwoods
Salamander
Eastern
Indigo Snake

23. Coastal AnimalsCoastal Animals
Alligator
Angel Fish
Red-Throated
Hummingbird
Turtle
Sea Turtle
Over 150
Birds & many
mammals

24. Plant LifePlant Life
Loblolly
Pine
Oak
Wax Myrtle
Wire Grass
Swamp

25. THE ENDTHE END