Georgia Regions

The Coastal Plain

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Let’s Locate the Coastal Plain

• From the fall line to the Atlantic Ocean

• Once was an ocean floor

• Covers 60% of the state

Coastal Plains

Fall Line

What’s It Like?Look at these pictures, how would you

describe the Coastal Plains of Georgia?

Describing the Coastal Plain

• Hot and humid summers

• Mild winters

• Sandy soil

• Ideal for farming

• Land is very wide and flat.

Animals of the Coastal Plains

How good are you at identifying animals? These animals roam the wide open areas of the coastal plains.

Wild Boars and Hogs

They feed off of plants.

More on Animals…rabbits

muskrats

snakes

deer

armadillos

Let’s Look at More Animals.

What has a hard shell and hides in his home when scared?

Did you know…

The bog turtle is the rarest reptile in the state.

An alligatory snapping turtle can grow up to 300 pounds!

Let’s Look at Coastal Plants

This tree is out state tree. Can you remember its name?

Live Oak

Saw PalmettoLook at the picture. How do

you think it got its name?• Small palm• Small leaves• Tiny teeth that like a saw blade

Hangin’ AroundWhat is that hanging on

the trees?Spanish Moss

It is also called an air plant.

Do you think “air plant” is a good name? Why?

It grows high in the tree tops and takes in all the nutrients it needs from the air.

Endangered Animals of the Coastal Plains

Pocket gophers are very RARE in this region.

They are near extinction.

You’ll rarely see it above ground.

You can find it in tunnels under the earth.

Riddle TimeI’m a plant that grows on a tree. What am I?

Spanish Moss

I’m am rarely seen above ground. What am I?

Pocket Gopher

I’m the rarest reptile in the state. What am I?

Bog Turtle

I’m an animal that travels in a herd. What am I?

Wild Hog

I’m a plant with teeth-shaped leaves. What am I?

Saw Palmetto