Blue Ridge
30b - differentiate the five geographic regions of Georgia including the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ridge and Valley, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont and Coastal Plain
The Blue Ridge Region is located in Northeast Georgia, and it is the states highest mountain range. The mountains received their name because the peaks and ridges appear to be wrapped in a blue haze. It is a part of the Appalachian Highlands. The Blue Ridge mountains topography and geology is the result of rock building processes that began more than 500 million years ago. This region is an important source of water for the state. The Appalachian Mountains block many clouds from reaching Georgia, and the Blue Ridge Mountains let run-off flow to the rest of the state. The highest peak is Brasstown Bald, which sits at 4,784 feet.
The Blue Ridge Region is located in Northeast Georgia, and it is the states highest mountain range. The mountains received their name because the peaks and ridges appear to be wrapped in a blue haze. It is a part of the Appalachian Highlands. The Blue Ridge mountains topography and geology is the result of rock building processes that began more than 500 million years ago. This region is an important source of water for the state. The Appalachian Mountains block many clouds from reaching Georgia, and the Blue Ridge Mountains let run-off flow to the rest of the state. The highest peak is Brasstown Bald, which sits at 4,784 feet.