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Atlantic Coastal Plain
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-It ranges in elevation from sea level to a few hundred feet above it.
- There is rich soil for good crop production but little farming is done because of the many buildings - Philadelphia is a city in the regions and is Pennsylvania's largest city |
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Climate (Atlantic Coastal Plain)
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- Average temperature in January is 31F
- Average temperature in July is 76F -The average yearly rainfall is over 44 inches per year. - The average snowfall is 15-30 inches per year. |
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Interesting Facts (Atlantic Coastal Plain)
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-The region is located in the Southeastern part of Pennsylvania.
- Philadelphia is known as a port city because ships can sail up the Delaware river from the Atlantic Ocean to import and export goods. |
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Piedmont
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- The region has gently rolling hills and with elevation ranging from 100 to 600 feet above sea level.
- It has the longest growing season in Pennsylvania. - The city of Lancaster is in this region which makes products that are sent around the country. - Farms in thie regions are run by the Amish who farm without modern equipment due to the religious beliefs. |
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Climate (Piedmont)
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- Average temperature in january is 30F
- Average temperature in July is 74F. - Average yearly rainfall is 43 inches. - Average yeraly snowfall is between 15-30 inches. |
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Interesting facts (Piedmont)
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- The Piedmont starts just west of Philadelphia and extends Northwest to Harrisburg.
- Some of the richest soil in teh US lies in this region. - This region contains many factories that process food. |
