Georgia's Piedmont Region

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The Piedmont

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What is a piedmont?

• A piedmont means “foothills.”

• We live in this region.

What is the piedmont area known for?

• Red colored clay

• Mining

• Granite, marble, and quartz

True or False?The piedmont region is the most populated region in Georgia. TRUE!

Do you remember Georgia’s capital? It is also located in the piedmont region. ATLANTA!!

ANIMALS OF THE PIEDMONTCan you think of what type of animals live in the piedmont?

River otters

racoons squirrels

deer

What do you think happens to these animals as more forests are cut down for developments?

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BIRDS OF THE PIEDMONT

How many different kinds of birds of prey do you think livein the piedmont region?

20

What is a bird of prey?

Birds that have sharp talons and keen eyesight.

BIRDS OF THE PIEDMONT

Can you think of any birds of prey?

Bald eagleEastern screech-owl

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PIEDMONT PLANTS

What is the habitat like in the piedmont?

It has forests of oak, hickory, and pine trees.

Some of these trees bear nuts. How does this help the habitat?

It helps the small mammals that live in the forests.

How do the evergreen trees benefit the piedmont habitat?

They provide shelter and food during the winter months.

Let’s Play A Quick Matching Game

Can you identify these trees?

Oak Tree

Hickory Tree

Pine Tree

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR PIEDMONT FACTS?

1. The piedmont area has a lot of yellow clay. 2. The piedmont region is the most populated region in

Georgia. 3. Because of their forests are being cut down, more animals

of the Piedmont region are being found where people live. 4. The capital of Georgia is in the Piedmont region. 5. Almost no birds live in the Piedmont region.6. The Piedmont region covers the smallest area of Georgia. 7. The words Piedmont means foothills.8. Evergreen trees provide shelter and food for animals and

birds. 9. Granite and marble are plants found in the Piedmont area.

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