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Land Formation: Plain
• A plain is a flat land. They can be lower or higher in elevation.
• The Atlantic Coastal Plain ranges in elevation from sea level to a few hundred feet above sea level.
• There is rich soil for good crop production in this region. However, not much farming occurs because of the many buildings here.
• Philadelphia, which is in this region, is Pennsylvania’s largest city.
Climate: Philadelphia
• The average temperature in January is 31 ° F.
• The Average temp. in July is 76 ° F.
• The average rainfall is over 44 in. per year.
• The average snowfall is 15-30 in. per year.
Interesting Facts of This Region
• Location – This region is located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania.
• Philadelphia is known as a port city. This is because ships can sail up the Delaware River from the Atlantic Ocean to import and export goods.
• This region was part of the ocean millions of years ago.
Land Formation: Gentle Rolling Hills
• A Piedmont is land that lies at the base of a mountain.
• This region has gentle rolling hills with elevations ranging from 100 to 600 feet above sea level.
• It has the longest growing season in Pennsylvania because of its milder climate.
• The city of Lancaster is in this region, which makes products that are sent around the country.
• This region contains many farms which are run by the Amish. Amish are people who farm without modern equipment because of their religious beliefs.
Climate: Reading Area
• The average temperature in January is 30 ° F.
• The average temp. in July is 74 ° F.
• The average yearly snowfall is between 15 and 30 in.
• The average yearly rainfall is about 43 in.
Interesting Facts of This Region
• Location: In PA, the Piedmont starts just west of Philadelphia and extends northwest to Harrisburg.
• Within the Piedmont lies some of the best soil in the United States.
• Many different animals are raised and many different crops are grown here.
• This region contains many factories that process foods.
Land Formation: Ridge & Valley
• A ridge consists of hills and mountains in a narrow chain.
• The elevation of the ridges in this region range from 800 to over 2,000 feet above seal level.
• A valley is the land, of a lower elevation, between two ridges.
• The soils in these valleys are excellent for grazing cattle and growing crops.
Climate: State College Area• The average
temperature in January is 25 ° F.
• The average temp. in July is 71 ° F.
• The average. yearly snowfall is about 30 to 65 inches.
• The average. yearly rainfall can vary from 30 to 44 inches in different parts of this region
Interesting Facts of This Region
• Location: North west of the Piedmont Region. It is 100 miles wide.
• Each Ridge and Valley is given a separate name.
• The Great Valley runs the entire length of the Pennsylvania Ridge and Valley Region.
• The Allegheny Mountains, which are part of the Appalachian Mountains, are located on the western border of this region.
Land Formation: Plateau
• A plateau is defined as land that has a higher elevation than its surrounding area.
• The elevation of the plateaus in this region range from 800 to greater than 3,000 feet above sea level.
• In this region, there are many rivers, streams, and thick forests.
• The Pocono Mountains, one of the mountain chains in this region, reach to over 2,000 feet high.
Climate: Pittsburgh Area
• The average temperature in January is 26 ° F.
• The average temp. in July is 72 ° F.
• The average yearly snowfall is 30 to 65 inches.
• The average yearly rainfall ranges from less than 30 to over 44 inches.
Wyalusing Rocks
Interesting Facts of This Region• Location: West of the Ridge and Valley
Region, but also curves around to cover the northeast part of the state.
• The area of this region is greater than half of the area of Pennsylvania.
• PA’s second largest city, Pittsburgh, is located in this region.
• Mt. Davis, which is in the south western part of the Allegheny Plateau, rises to over 3,000 feet. This is the highest point in PA.
Land Formation: Plain
• Once again, a plain is a flat land with lower or higher elevations.
• The Erie Plain, while flat, is over 700 feet above sea level.
• The Erie Plain borders Lake Erie, which is one of the Great Lakes.
• The city of Erie is a port city because goods can be imported and exported along the Great Lakes.
Climate: Erie Area
• The average temperature in January is 24 ° F.
• The average temp. in July is 69 ° F.
• The average yearly snowfall is about 65 to 100 inches.
• The average yearly rainfall is over 44 inches.
Interesting Facts of This Region
• Location: The Erie Region is in the northwestern part of Pennsylvania.
• At one point in time, this plain was part of Lake Erie.
• Near the center of this plain lies Pennsylvania’s third largest city, Erie.
• Due to its location near Lake Erie, this area is in a snowbelt region. Snowbelt regions get a lot of snow in the winter since they are by a lake.
The 5 Regions of Pennsylvania
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