Quizlet The Piedmont

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  1. Animals of the Piemont: River otters, opossums, racoons, squirrels, and deer. Many live in the forest areas of the Piedmont. As the forest are cut down, many animals are found in the city and suburb.
  2. Atlanta: Capital of Georgia. Located in the Piedmont region.
  3. Birds of Prey: Has 20 Kinds of birds. Range in size from the bald eagle to the tiny Eastern Screech Owl. Sharp talons and keen eyesight.
  4. evergreen trees: provide shelter and food during the winter months.
  5. Fall Line: divides the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain. Has many waterfall and rapids
  6. Forest: Oak, Hickory and pine.
  7. Mining: Granite, Marble and quartz are found here.
  8. nut bearing trees: feed the small mammals that live in the forests.
  9. Owl: can fly silently and sneak up on prey.
  10. Piedmont: Word means foothills. Covers about one third of the state of Georgia. Has rough hills toward the south. It extends from the Mountain area to the fall line.
  11. Piedmont is known for: Its red colored clay.
  12. Piedmont region: the most popular area of Georgia.
  13. Red soil: is caused by minerals in the clay.