2nd Grade Social Studies
Georgia Regions
Unit 2
Welcome to Unit 2: Georgia Regions!
Welcome to Unit 2: Georgia Regions!
What are the 5 Regions of Georgia?
What are the 5 Regions of Georgia?
Georgia is split up into 5 regions based on their climate, landscape, soil, minerals, elevation (height), and other characteristics!
Georgia is split up into 5 regions based on their climate, landscape, soil, minerals, elevation (height), and other characteristics!
Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains has many mountains and peaks. The Blue Ridge mountain range reaches from northeast Georgia to southern Pennsylvania. Due to its many mountains and height, there is little farming in this region but there is lots of rainfall. However, apples, corn, and other vegetables can grow in the climate. Haywood timber (oak and hickory) grows well in the mountains.
The Blue Ridge Mountains has many mountains and peaks. The Blue Ridge mountain range reaches from northeast Georgia to southern Pennsylvania. Due to its many mountains and height, there is little farming in this region but there is lots of rainfall. However, apples, corn, and other vegetables can grow in the climate. Haywood timber (oak and hickory) grows well in the mountains.
Piedmont Region
Piedmont Region
The Piedmont region is the second biggest region in Georgia but it has the most amount of people! Piedmont is known for its special reddish-brown soil that is often called "Georgia red clay" (very common feature)! The soil is fertile and cotton, soybeans, and wheat is commonly grown. Cattle (cows) and poultry (chicken) are very important for agriculture in this region. Piedmont also has large forests with primarily pine trees.
The Piedmont region is the second biggest region in Georgia but it has the most amount of people! Piedmont is known for its special reddish-brown soil that is often called "Georgia red clay" (very common feature)! The soil is fertile and cotton, soybeans, and wheat is commonly grown. Cattle (cows) and poultry (chicken) are very important for agriculture in this region. Piedmont also has large forests with primarily pine trees.
Coastal Plains
Coastal Plains
The Coastal Plains are Georgia's biggest region! The region is about 60% (over half!) of the entire state and is mainly flat and covered in a mixture of limestone, clay, and sand. The soil is not very fertile (can't grow crops very well) and there are a lot of swamps. The land is used mainly for pasture (grazing/feeding cows and sheep) and growing pine trees for timber and products
The Coastal Plains are Georgia's biggest region! The region is about 60% (over half!) of the entire state and is mainly flat and covered in a mixture of limestone, clay, and sand. The soil is not very fertile (can't grow crops very well) and there are a lot of swamps. The land is used mainly for pasture (grazing/feeding cows and sheep) and growing pine trees for timber and products
The Fall Line
The Fall Line
Georgia's Fall Line is an imaginary line between two important rivers that divides the state in half. It runs across Middle Georgia from Columbus to Macon to Augusta (separates the Piedmont region and the Coastal Plains).
Georgia's Fall Line is an imaginary line between two important rivers that divides the state in half. It runs across Middle Georgia from Columbus to Macon to Augusta (separates the Piedmont region and the Coastal Plains).
Ridge and Valley
Ridge and Valley
The Ridge and Valley region has long, parallel ridges with wide valleys. The Ridge and Valley has mainly softer rock. The ridges are made out of sandstone and the valley floors are made out of limestone, shale, and other minerals. The ridges are covered with forests, but the valley floors are used for farming. A variety of crops can be grown here: corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton.
The Ridge and Valley region has long, parallel ridges with wide valleys. The Ridge and Valley has mainly softer rock. The ridges are made out of sandstone and the valley floors are made out of limestone, shale, and other minerals. The ridges are covered with forests, but the valley floors are used for farming. A variety of crops can be grown here: corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton.
Appalachian Plateau
Appalachian Plateau
The Appalachian Plateau is Georgia's smallest region. A plateau is an area of flat or gently sloping land sitting over nearby valleys. The Plateau region has mainly sandstone, shale, and limestone. The land is mainly used for forests and pasture, but a small amount of corn and soybeans are also grown. This region has the only source of coal in Georgia!
The Appalachian Plateau is Georgia's smallest region. A plateau is an area of flat or gently sloping land sitting over nearby valleys. The Plateau region has mainly sandstone, shale, and limestone. The land is mainly used for forests and pasture, but a small amount of corn and soybeans are also grown. This region has the only source of coal in Georgia!
Fill out this fun worksheet on the 5 regions of Georgia!
Fill out this fun worksheet on the 5 regions of Georgia!
Important Rivers
Important Rivers
Savannah River
Savannah River
The Savannah River forms the border between the states of Georgia and South Carolina.
Flint River
Flint River
The Flint River starts in southern Fulton County as groundwater that runs underneath Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
Chattahoochee River
Chattahoochee River
The Chattahoochee River forms the southern half of the Alabama and Georgia border. It also forms a border between Florida and Georgia.
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