3 Coastal PlainsVegetation – soil is not fertile. It consist of sand and clay. Areas are poorly drained and swampy. Only pine trees and brush can survive in this region.Climate - hot summers/ mild wintersAgriculture – turpentine. The land is used for pasture.
4 Coastal Plains 2 Industry – pecans, paper, pulp, peaches Natural resources – groundwater, timberMajor towns and cities – Albany, Savannah, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, Fort Valley, Valdosta
5 Coastal Plains 3Tourist attractions – Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Reed Bingham State Park, and the Colquitt County Arts Center.Rivers – Satilla, Canoochee, Ohoopee, Brier, Altamaha, OcmulgeeLakes – Lake Blackshear, Lake Walter George, Lake Seminole
7 PiedmontVegetation- oak, hickory, pine forests and mixed deciduous forests. Short–leaf pine, and loblolly pine. Sweet gum, beach, red maple, elms, and birches.Climate- hot summers/ mild wintersAgriculture- cotton, soybeans, and wheat.
9 Piedmont 3Tourist Attractions- Six Flags, White Water, Stone Mountain, Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta.Rivers- Chattahooche, Yellow River, Ogeechee River, Apalachee River, Flint River.Lakes- Lake Oconee, Lake Jackson, Lake Sulieffe, Lake Sinclair.
10 Blue Ridge Vegetation – oak and hickory Climate – mild summers/ cold winters. There are great amounts of rainfall.Agriculture – apples, corn, and other vegetables. The growing season varies from 210 days and 180 days depending on where you are in the region.
11 Blue Ridge 2 Industry – marble, gold coins Natural resources – surface water, hardwood timber, marbleMajor towns and cities – Clayton, Brass town Bald, Dahlonega, Blue Ridge
12 Blue Ridge 3Tourist attractions – Brass Town Bald, Springer Mountain (it is the beginning of the App. Trail), panning for goldRivers – Nottely River, Tugaloo River, Hestatee RiverLakes – Lake Nottely, Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Lanier, Lake Chatuge
13 Ridge and ValleyVegetation- the sandstone ridges are forest-covered. Plant species very from area to area, based on local soil type, elevation, moisture, and disturbances.Climate- mild summers/mild wintersAgriculture- Valley floors are used for farming and pasture. Has an average growing season of 210 to 220 days. Corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and other crops, are grown in this area. Much of the land is used for harvesting hardwood and pine timber.
14 Ridge and Valley 2Industry- textiles, carpets (Dalton is the carpet capital of the world).Natural Resources- surface water, different sedimentary deposits.Tourist Attractions- Chickamaugu Valley, Amuchee Ridges, and the Great Valley.
15 Ridge and Valley 3Rivers- Conasaugu River, Coosawottee River, Oostanaula River.Lakes- Lake Allatoona, Carters LakeMajor Towns and Cities- Dalton, Rome, Ringgold, Chatsworth.
16 Appalachian PlateauVegetation – Oak forests cover most of the province. Forests on north side include basswood, sugar maple, tulip poplar, beech, birch, and hemlock. The under story may include rhododendrons, native azaleas, and mountain laurel.Climate – mild summers/mild wintersAgriculture – Land is primarily used for hardwood forest and pasture, although a small amount of corn and soybeans is grown here.
17 Appalachian Plateau 2 Industry – coal industries Natural resources – surface water, timber, coalMajor Cities and Towns – La Fayette, Trenton, Fort Oglethorpe
18 Appalachian Plateau 3Tourist attractions – Cumberland Plateau : Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain. East of Lookout Mountain is the thumb-like Pigeon Mountain.Rivers – Chattooga RiverLakes - none