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

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

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

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.

The MOUNTAIN Region

Animals and Plants of the MOUNTAIN Region

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.

The PIEDMONT Region

Animals and Plants of the PIEDMONT Region

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

The COASTAL PLAINS Region

Animals and Plants of the COASTAL PLAINS Region

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

The OKEFENOKEE SWAMP

Animals and Plants of the OKEFENOKEE SWAMP

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

The ATLANTIC OCEAN

Animals and Plants of the ATLANTIC OCEAN

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