North Carolina Geography

Geography of North CarolinaGeography of North Carolina encompasses distinct regions that are separated by dramatic differences in terrain, natural resources, and history. The Coastal Plain, which also includes the North Carolina Sandhills, is an area roughly comprising the eastern two-fifths of the state, stretching from the counties bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the fall line-a boundary dividing the rich but rock-filled land of the Piedmont from the coastline's sandy soil. The Piedmont, with its rolling hills and farmlands, is located in the central part of the state. The Mountain region, part of a larger area in the Appalachian Mountains called the Blue Ridge Range, contains the state's most rugged terrain. The Mountain region is located west of a line that zigzags through Surry, Wilkes, Caldwell, Burke, Rutherford, and Polk Counties. Review the Geography and three regions of North Carolina then sort cities facts into the correct region of North Carolina. Each region will have 5 terms. Coastal Plains Fayetteville Sandy soil Outer Banks Dare County (named after Virigina Dare from the "Lost Colony") Fall line separates this region from the PIEDMONT Piedmont Charlotte Rolling Hills Large cities: Triad Research Triangle Fall line separates this region from the COASTAL PLAIN Lincoln County Mountains Highest elevation Asheville Appalachian Mountains run through this region Burke County Blue Ridge Mountains