THE NORTH CAROLINIAN REGIONS

THE COASTAL PLAIN REGION

THE COASTAL PLAIN WEATHER AND CLIMATE

• The Coastal Plain has warmer temperatures than the other regions.
• It's warmer due to how close it is to the ocean.
• The Coastal Plain is always a few degrees warmer than the Piedmont.

COASTAL PLAIN LANDFORMS

• The Coastal Plain is the flattest region in NC.
• The Outer Banks are barrier islands around NC's coast.
• Due to lower elevations and many rivers, there are some floodplains.
• There are many tributaries that flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
• One of the most famous rivers in NC is the Cape Fear River.

NATURAL RESOURCES

• A common natural resource is gravel.
• Another natural resource in the Coastal Plain is fertile soil.
• Oysters can be found on the beaches of the Coastal Plain, such as Sunset Beach.

COASTAL PLAIN PRODUCTS

• Half of the US's sweet potatoes come form NC.
• Peanuts are another big crop in the Coastal Plain
• One other product in the Coastal Plain is fish, since it's close to the ocean.
• Some other product in the Coastal Plain are timber, corn, and forest products.

THE PIEDMONT REGION

WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN THE PIEDMONT

• The temperatures are all moderate in the Piedmont.
• Unlike some other areas, the Piedmont gets all four seasons.
• Due to its location, the Piedmont is the region with cool and warm alike.

LANDFORMS IN THE PIEDMONT

• The Piedmont has the Uwharrie mountains in its area
• The Blue Ridge Mountains border the Piedmont from the Mountains.
• Many rivers and lakes such as Lake Norman and the Catawba River are in the Piedmont
• Low mountains trail from the Mountain Region and into the Piedmont Region.

NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE PIEDMONT

• That good old hard packed red clay is major in the Piedmont.
• There are some gems in the Piedmont, though most are found in the Mountains.
• Some fertile soil is found in the eastern part of the Piedmont, though most is in the Coastal Plain.

PRODUCTS IN THE PIEDMONT

• Cattle are raised in the Piedmont, so milk and cheese come from here.
• HUGE granite quarries are found in the Piedmont Region.

THE MOUNTAIN REGION

WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN THE MOUNTAINS

• It's the coolest region of the three, due to higher elevations, the highest being 6,684 ft.
• It is much windier in the Mountains, and if you go high enough, bring a jacket!
• Even in the summer, the Mountains are comfortably cool and slightly windy.

LANDFORMS IN THE MOUNTAIN REGION

• In the Mountain region, of course you'll find mountains, rivers, and some lakes.
• Most of the rivers in NC start in the Appalachian Mtns, which trail down into NC.

NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE MOUNTAIN REGION

• Gems and minerals such as gold, feldspar, lithium, gold, and emeralds are common in the Mountain region.
• Forests cover a large population of the Mountain region, where there are broadleaf and needle leaf trees.
• Rivers start in the Appalachian Mountain Range, which are in the Mountain Region.

PRODUCTS IN THE MOUNTAIN REGION

• Tobacco was a big product in the Mountain region a long time ago.
• Christmas trees are a product in the Mountain region due to all of the forests.
• Apples orchards are in the Mountain region and usually picked in the spring.
• The apple trees in the Piedmont produce all of the state's apple crop.
• Grapes are also produced in the Mountain region.

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