Marylands Regions

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Marylands Regions

• Created by Kimberly Suchy

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Regions Introduction

• Appalachian Mountains
• Piedmont Plains
• Coastal Plains
• Southern Maryland
• Chesapeake Bay
• Eastern Shore

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Directions

• View the slide for each region.
• Take notes for each region.
• To go to the Glossary, click on the red Maryland
  symbol.
• To get back, click on the picture of the region
  you were studying.

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Appalachian Mountains

• One physical feature of this region are the
  mountains. In fact, this is the region where you
  can find highest elevation in the state. Two
  areas are The Narrows and The Great Valley.
  In the Appalachian Mountains, coal and limestone
  are two natural resources. Apples are also grown
  in this region. In the Appalachian Mountains,
  farmers grow apples and grains. Miners mine
  limestone. Another human resource is
  manufacturers. Apple butter, bread, and maple
  syrup are capital resources in the Appalachian
  Mountains. Truck parts and trains are also
  manufactured. In the Appalachian Mountains,
  skiing and hiking are popular. Boating, fishing,
  and swimming are popular water activities.

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Piedmont Plateau

• The Piedmont Plateau is known for its hills and
  plateaus. (A plateau is a flat part of a hill.)
  The elevation is lower than the mountains yet
  higher than the plains. You can find the Fall
  Line is this region. The Piedmont Plains are
  known for their rich soil that allows many crops
  to grow. Granite, slate, and marble are mined is
  the Piedmont Plains. Farming is also popular in
  the Piedmont Plains. Specifically, farmers focus
  on cattle, grain, and dairy products. Factories
  need manufacturers to make products. In the
  Piedmont Plains, the capital resources are mostly
  from the farms. Examples include corn, wheat and
  hay. Milk and meat are also found in this region.
  Picnicking, camping, and boating are all
  activities found in the Piedmont Plateau.

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Coastal Plains

• In the Coastal Plains, there are plains, or
  areas of treeless, flat land. Another physical
  feature is the Chesapeake Bay and the many
  beaches. In Eastern Maryland, you can find a
  large natural resource, the Chesapeake Bay.
  Inside the bay are more natural resources, such
  as oysters, clams, and crabs. Lastly, sand,
  gravel, and clay are also located in this region.
  In Eastern Maryland, farmers grow grains, fruits,
  and vegetables. Farmers also raise chickens.
  Truckers and canners are other human resources.
  Corn is also sold in the Coastal Plains. Another
  farm product is chickens. Other capital resources
  are cans, cardboard boxes, and trucks. Swimming
  and sailing are recreation activities on the
  Chesapeake Bay. Fishing is also popular in this
  region.

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Glossary

• Physical Resources Objects found on the Earths
  surface that are put there by nature
• Natural Resources Objects that are found in
  nature often used to help produce capital
  resources
• Human Resources People doing physical or mental
  work
• Capital Products Items that are grown or made
  and then sold in order to make money
• Recreation Activities people can do for fun

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Maryland Regions

• Created by
• Kimberly Suchy
• Artwork by
• Maddie Peffers