Ridge and Valley
30b - differentiate the five geographic regions of Georgia including the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ridge and Valley, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont and Coastal Plain
The Ridge and Valley region is the second smallest region of Georgia. It is located in the Northwestern part of Georgia. The elevation can be from 700 to 1600 feet. The soil in this region is composed of sandstone and shale. The farmland is very fertile and they grow apples. This region is known for textile manufacturing and industry. This is the western most part of the Appalachian Mountains. Sandstone and shale make up the soil of the Ridge and Valley. The Ridge and Valley undergoes a lot of erosion, and over millions of years, and the Ridge and Valley is more exposed than before.
The Ridge and Valley region is the second smallest region of Georgia. It is located in the Northwestern part of Georgia. The elevation can be from 700 to 1600 feet. The soil in this region is composed of sandstone and shale. The farmland is very fertile and they grow apples. This region is known for textile manufacturing and industry. This is the western most part of the Appalachian Mountains. Sandstone and shale make up the soil of the Ridge and Valley. The Ridge and Valley undergoes a lot of erosion, and over millions of years, and the Ridge and Valley is more exposed than before.