Colin

Atlanic Coastal Plain
 * Has a great population density
 * There are many factories in this area making the city a large manufacturing center
 * It is the second smallest region



Piedmont
 * The word Piedmont means land that lays at the base or foot of mountain land
 * Piedmont is known for its farming, It has some of the best soil in the United States
 * This region has a longer growing season than other parts of our states



Ridge and Valley
 * Elevations range from 800 to 2,400 feet above sea level in our Ridge and Valley region
 * This region is about 100 miles wide
 * There are three valleys, Cumberland, Lebanon, and Leigh Valleys. Together they make up the Great Valley which has soil that is great for farming



Allegheny Plateau
 * The Allegheny Plateau has elevations ranging from 800 to well over 3,000 feet
 * This region covers more than one half of our state
 * There are not many large cities in the Allegheny Plateau



Erie Plain
 * The Erie Plain is known for their orchards
 * Because of the city's location, there are many manufacturing products
 * The Erie Plain is a very narrow plain near Lake Erie