Habitats Of Georgia

Blue Ridge

100

Where is Blue Ridge located?

Northeast Georgia

200

Name an animal from this region.

Black bear / deer / salamander

300

How does climate help forests?

Cool + wet

400

Compare to Coastal Plains.

Cool mountains vs warm coastal wetlands

Piedmont

100

Cities located here?

Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta

200

Red clay or sand?

Red Clay

300

Compare to Blue Ridge.

Lower elevation, more people.

400

Ruby believes the area is the Coastal Region. Which question would help her confirm her answer?

1. 
   

   Does the region have any trees?

   
   

2. 
   

   Does the region have mountains?

   
   

3. 
   

   Does the region have a lot of animals?

   
   

4. 
   

   Does the region meet the Atlantic ocean?

   
   

4. Does the region meet the Atlantic ocean?

500

Describe the characteristics of this region. 

Large forests and rolling hills. 

Coastal Plains

100

Where is the Coastal Plains located?

South

200

Land flat or mountainous?

Flat, low land.

300

A Habitat near the ocean?

Marsh/wetlands.

400

Plant example?

Long Leaf Pine Tree.

500

Ms. Lopez was given a plant as a gift from one of her students. She believes this plant is native to the Coastal Plains. Which question would best help Ms. Lopez determine if the plant is from the Coastal Plains?

1. 
   

   Does the plant grow well in salt water?

   
   

2. 
   

   Does the plant grow well in dry areas?

   
   

3. 
   

   Does the plant grow well in sandy soil?

   
   

4. 
   

   Does the plant grow well in cold areas?

   
   

3. Does the plant grow well in sandy soil?

Valley & Ridge

100

This Georgia region is known for long, narrow mountains with low areas between them. Which region is it?

Valley and Ridge

200

Where is this region Located?

Northwest

300

The Valley and Ridge region has two types of landforms in its name. What are they?

Valley & Ridge

400

How is the Valley and Ridge region different from the Coastal Plain?

Valley & Ridge is more mountainous, has rolling ridges; Coastal Plain is flatter and lower;

500

This region is known for farming and limestone caves. Which Georgia region is it?

Valley & Ridge

Appalachian Plateau

100

Where is this region located?

Northwest

200

Appalachian Plateau is the smallest region. 

True or False?

True.

300

This region has cooler temperatures because it has higher elevation.

True or False.

True.

400

What is a Plateau?

Tall, Flat ground.

500

Give me some characteristics of Appalachian Plateau.

Tall, Flat ground with a slope.