1. EQ: What are the characteristics of the 5 GA Habitats?

2. The Habitats of Georgia
The habitats are:
The Mountain Region
The Piedmont Region
The Coastal Plains Region
The Atlantic Ocean
The Okefenokee Swamp

3. The MOUNTAIN Region Located in the very north part of Georgia
This region has mountains and valleys
There are many waterfalls and hiking trails in this area.
The Appalachian Trail is a hiking trail that runs all the way from the state of Maine to Georgia.
Georgia’s highest mountain is located in this region. Its name is Brasstown bald.

4. The MOUNTAIN Region

5. Animals and Plants of the MOUNTAIN Region

6. The PIEDMONT Region Located in the middle part of Georgia.
The land in this region is made up of rolling hills and small isolated mountains.
The capital of Georgia is located in this region.
Georgia’s largest river, the Chattahoochee, flows through this region.

7. The PIEDMONT Region

8. Animals and Plants of the PIEDMONT Region

9. The COASTAL PLAINS Region
The coastal plains region is located in the lower half of Georgia
The land in this region is low & flat.
In pre-historic times this region was completely covered by an ocean.
Hot, humid summers and mild winters

10. The COASTAL PLAINS Region

11. Animals and Plants of the COASTAL PLAINS Region

12. Located in the Coastal Plains Region Wet, soggy soil
The OKEFENOKEE SWAMP
Located in the Coastal Plains Region
Wet, soggy soil
Water in the swamp is low in nutrients so plants have to adapt

13. The OKEFENOKEE SWAMP

14. Animals and Plants of the OKEFENOKEE SWAMP

15. The Atlantic Ocean
Located in the Coastal Plains Region
Hot, humid weather
Sandy soil
Salty water

16. The ATLANTIC OCEAN

17. Animals and Plants of the ATLANTIC OCEAN

18. What have you learned about the plants and animals of Georgia?