- A low, flat region that stretches from New Jersey to Georgia.
- Formed by the erosion of the Appalachian Mountains and the deposition of sediment by rivers and streams.
- Includes many bays, estuaries, and sounds.
- Home to a variety of crops, including tobacco, cotton, and rice.
The Appalachian Mountains
- A series of mountain ranges that run from Newfoundland to Alabama.
- Formed by the collision of the North American and African tectonic plates.
- Include some of the highest peaks in the eastern United States, such as Mount Mitchell (6,684 feet) in North Carolina.
- Home to a variety of forests, including oak, hickory, and maple.
-The Piedmont
The Piedmont: A region of rolling hills and valleys located between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Coastal Plain. This area is rich in minerals, including gold, silver, and iron ore.
Other significant landforms in the southern colonies include:
- The Everglades: A large subtropical wetland in southern Florida.
- The Okefenokee Swamp: A large freshwater swamp in southeastern Georgia.
- The Mississippi River Delta: A large delta formed by the Mississippi River as it enters the Gulf of Mexico.
- The Great Dismal Swamp: A large wetland located in Virginia and North Carolina.
