1. Georgia Regions

4. This region is the smallest region in Georgia.
Appalachian Plateau
This region is the smallest region in Georgia.
This mountain region is found in extreme northwestern Georgia.
It is the mountainous region with many rivers and streams flowing through them.

5. Appalachian Plateau It marks the beginning of the Appalachian Trail.
Forests cover the most of the region

6. Appalachian Plateau Water Animals
Brown trout
River Otters
American Toad
This frog prefers to be in rocky, mountainous places, but you can find it in lots of other habitats too!

7. Appalachian Land Animals
Black Bear
Bobcat
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit
Mountain Lions

8. Plants of the Appalachian Plateau
Plants include
Maple trees
Birch trees,
Beech trees,
Hemlock trees
and Appalachian Oak trees.

10. Valley and Ridge
This region occupies most of the northwestern Georgia.
Low open valleys and narrow ridges run parallel and has lots of waterfalls.
Most of the land is covered with forests.

11. Valley and Ridge Land Animals
Red Fox
Bobcat
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit
Mountain Lions

12. Valley and Ridge Water Animals
Brown trout
River Otters
American Toad
This frog prefers to be in rocky, mountainous places, but you can find it in lots of other habitats too!

13. Valley and Ridge
Famous Landmark - Amicalola Falls- which means “tumbling waters.”
It is state’s highest fall with a total drop of 729 feet.
Amicalola Falls are in Amicalola State Park, one of Georgia’s most popular state parks.

15. Blue Ridge This is in the Northeastern part of Georgia.
It consists of irregular sequence of mountains, ridges, and basins.

16. Blue Ridge The Cherokee Indians lived in these mountains.
Things to do- Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking

17. Blue Ridge
Trees like Hickory, Oak, Golden Rod, Witch Hazel, and Iris are found.

18. Blue Ridge
Animals
Many of the animals are the same as the Appalachian Plateau
And the Blue Ridge areas.

20. Georgia Piedmont Habitat
The Georgia Piedmont is between the mountains and the plains.
Known for weathered and nutrient poor soil.

21. Piedmont Habitat Land Animals
The white tailed deer is the smallest deer in North America!
Raccoon
These nocturnal animals are found in urban, suburban, and rural habitats.
They are also found from the mountains to the coast!
This is the Red Fox.
It hunts alone or in small family groups!

22. Piedmont Water Animals
Reptiles
Snakes, frogs, and lizards
Because they are reptiles, they like to be near water!
Cottonmouth – water moccasin

23. Piedmont Land Animals and Birds

24. Piedmont Habitat – Trees
Dogwood
The Live Oak is Georgia’s state tree
Georgia Pine Trees
Sweet Gum

25. Piedmont Plants
Iris
Cherokee Rose
Azaleas

27. Coastal Plains Habitat
The coastal habitat is the southeastern portion of the Coastal Plains region of Georgia. It is the coastline that separates the plains from the sea.
You can see the coastal habitat in the picture below.

28. Coastal Plains Plants
Grasslands
Wire Grass
A variety of plants

29. Coastal Plains Trees
Spanish moss on a Live Oak tree

30. Coastal Plains Birds
Snowy Egret

31. Coastal Plains Habitat Birds

32. Coastal Plains Animals

33. Coastal Plains Famous Rivers- Flint River, Savannah River,
St. Mary’s River, Oconee River, and Altamaha River