Question

What caused the land of the Coastal Plain to be softer than the land of the Piedmont?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

→ The land is low-lying Along Georgia’s coast. The soil typically consists of sand and clay for approximately 75 miles inland, and is not very fertile. The land tends to be poorly drained, and swampy areas are common (the Okefenokee Swamp is in the Coastal Plain). Early settlers discovered that little would grow here except pine trees and brush, which led to the name “Pine Barrens” for this region. Even today, this part of the state is poorly suited for agriculture. The land is used primarily for pasture and growing pine trees for timber, pulp, turpentine, and other products.

→ Further inland from the “Pine Barrens,” the Coastal Plain slowly slowly rises in elevation, but seldom does it rise more than 500 feet above sea level. The well-drained soil here consists of sand, clay, and other materials. This region is very fertile, and is famous for its peanuts, peaches, and pecans, and many other agricultural products.