ridge valley

DECIDUOUS

shallow -little soildeep – fertile soil lots of soil

The MOST

DECIDUOUS

shallow soil

deep soil

Narrow Valleys

Waterfalls

Brasstown Bald isthe highest point.

DECIDUOUS

High

High, flat tops

Lookout Mountain

Sandy soil

fossils

Most populated Region- covers 1/3 of state

Rolling hills

Atlanta – State CapitolMeans the “foot of

the mountain”

poor clay soil

warm, wet climate

many rivers and streams

Marshes, Bogs, and Swamps where water covers the soil

Largest region

Freshwater rivers meet salt water oceans

Plants and soil soak up water like a sponge

.

Wetlands filter water to clean it and take in extra water to prevent flooding.

Special adaptations to survive in the water

Plants have strong roots, some leaves have air pockets to help them float.

Animals adapt to breatheunder water, have special protection, dig in sand