Geography of Appalachian Plateau and Valley Ridge

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Match the following regions with their notable agricultural products:

Appalachian Plateau = Corn and Soybeans Valley and Ridge = Cotton and Wheat Piedmont = Peanuts and Peaches Coastal Plain = Poultry and Eggs

Match the following regions with their primary industries:

Appalachian Plateau = Mining Valley and Ridge = Textile Production Blue Ridge = Tourism and Forestry Piedmont = Commercial Fishing

Match the following regions with their notable geographical features:

Appalachian Plateau = Cloudland Canyon Valley and Ridge = Dalton, Georgia Blue Ridge = Brasstown Bald Piedmont = Lookout Mountain

Match the following regions with their agricultural practices:

Appalachian Plateau = Limited due to poor soil Valley and Ridge = Some corn and soybeans produced Blue Ridge = Produces apples and corn Coastal Plain = Deep-water ports Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with the type of mining or harvesting they are known for:

Appalachian Plateau = Coal and Limestone Valley and Ridge = Some Mining Blue Ridge = Gold Mining Piedmont = Timber Harvesting Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their types of crops produced:

Piedmont = Cotton and Soybeans Valley and Ridge = Corn and Wheat Coastal Plain = Vidalia Onions and Pecans Blue Ridge = Vegetables and Apples Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their significant livestock products:

Appalachian Plateau = Cattle and Beef Piedmont = Poultry and Eggs Coastal Plain = Seafood Blue Ridge = Large Animals Pastures Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their level of industrialization:

Appalachian Plateau = Mining Importance Valley and Ridge = Textile Industry Piedmont = Highly Industrialized Coastal Plain = Tourism and Recreation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following geographical regions with their characteristics:

Appalachian Plateau = Flat or gently sloping land Valley and Ridge = Ridges range between 700-1600 feet above sea level Blue Ridge = Highest precipitation at over 80 inches of rain per year Piedmont = Occupies approximately 30% of the state Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their summer temperature characteristics:

Appalachian Plateau = Temperatures reach into the 90s in summer Valley and Ridge = Summer temperatures reach 80s and 90s Blue Ridge = Cooler weather in the summer months Piedmont = Hot, steamy summers due to high humidity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their winter temperature characteristics:

Appalachian Plateau = Winter temperatures – 20s to 40s Valley and Ridge = Winter temperatures – 20s to 40s Blue Ridge = Cool winters, but usually warmer than other regions Piedmont = Can snow in the winter Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features with their respective regions:

Appalachian Plateau = Average of 5 inches of snow and occasional ice Valley and Ridge = Major rivers flow through this region toward the Coastal Plain Blue Ridge = Brasstown Bald – highest peak located here Piedmont = Inner Coastal Plain is the agricultural heartland Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their geographical descriptions:

Appalachian Plateau = Sits above surrounding valley Valley and Ridge = Long, parallel ridges separated by wide, fertile valleys Blue Ridge = Similar to the Appalachian Plateau Region Piedmont = Means 'foot of the hill' Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their specific seasonal characteristics:

Appalachian Plateau = Snow and ice are less likely to occur in this Valley and Ridge = Can snow in the winter Blue Ridge = Higher precipitation leading to river origins Piedmont = Temperatures reach the 20s during winter months Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with the areas they occupy:

Appalachian Plateau = Northeastern corner of Georgia Valley and Ridge = Between Appalachian Plateau & Blue Ridge Region Blue Ridge = Highest in Appalachian Highlands Piedmont = Divided into Inner Coastal and Outer Coastal Plain Signup and view all the answers

Match the following seasonal weather patterns with their regions:

Appalachian Plateau = Cooler temperatures due to its northern latitude Valley and Ridge = Summer temperatures reach 80s and 90s Blue Ridge = Cooler weather in summer compared to southern regions Piedmont = Hot, steamy summers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Appalachian Plateau

Located in the northeastern corner of Georgia
Flat or gently sloping land
Sits above surrounding valleys
Cooler temperatures due to its northern latitude
Summer temperatures in the 80s and 90s
Winter temperatures in the 20s and 40s
Average of 5 inches of snow and occasional ice
Limited agriculture due to poor soil
Some corn and soybeans are produced in this region
Coal and limestone are produced in this region
Coal is the only known source in the state
Tourism and forestry are the most profitable industries

Valley and Ridge

Located between the Appalachian Plateau and Blue Ridge region
Long, parallel ridges separated by wide, fertile valleys
Ridges range in height between 700-1600 feet above sea level
Temperatures are similar to the Appalachian Plateau
Summer temperatures in the 80s and 90s
Winter temperatures in the 20s and 40s
Average of 5 inches of snow and occasional ice
Approximately 4% of the valleys are farmed and used as pasture
Crops include corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton
Hardwood and pine timber is harvested in this region
Textiles and carpets are produced in this region
Some mining occurs in this region

Blue Ridge

Located in the northeastern corner of Georgia, bordering Tennessee and Alabama
Highest region in the Appalachian Highlands
Brasstown Bald is the highest peak
Cooler weather in the summer and winter months than the southern regions
Summer temperatures in the 80s and 90s
Winter temperatures in the 20s and 40s
Receives over 80 inches of rain per year
High precipitation leads to the origin of the Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers
Small farms located in the region
Produces apples, corn, and vegetables
Pastures are home to large animals
Gold mining and timber harvesting are profitable industries

Piedmont

Occupies approximately 30% of the state
Means “foot of the hill”
Gentle rolling hills
Steamy and hot summers
Can snow in the winter
Temperatures reach into the 90s in summer and the 20s during winter months
Home to significant agricultural production
Crops include cotton, soybeans and wheat
Poultry, eggs, hogs and cattle and beef are products of this region
Timber is harvested in this region
Most highly industrialized region

Coastal Plain

Divided into the Inner Coastal Plain and Outer Coastal Plain
Inner Coastal Plain is the agricultural heartland
Outer Coastal Plain includes the Georgia Coast and the Okefenokee Swamp
Major rivers flow through this region towards the Coastal Plain
Inner Coastal Plain has fertile soil that produces peanuts, peaches, soybeans, cotton, Vidalia onions and pecans
Outer Coastal Plain has less fertile sandy soil
Hot, steamy summers due to high humidity
Cool winters, usually warmer than other regions
Snow and ice are less likely to occur in this region
Pulp and paper industries are important in this region
Commercial fishing, seafood and deep-water ports are found in this region
Tourism and recreation are important to the barrier islands
Animal products such as poultry, eggs and beef are dominant agricultural products

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Explore the unique characteristics and climate of the Appalachian Plateau and Valley and Ridge regions of Georgia. This quiz covers the geography, agriculture, and economic activities of these areas, highlighting their significance within the state's landscape. Test your knowledge on this fascinating geographic region!