Southeastern Plains (ecoregion)
Level III ecoregion in the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The North American Southeastern Plains are a Level III ecoregion designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in ten U.S. states. The region takes a U shape starting in western Tennessee, going south through eastern Mississippi, and forming most of Alabama. On the eastern side, the plains lie between the Appalachian Mountains and the coastal plains, forming central Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. It forms part of eastern Virginia before terminating in Maryland.
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Southeastern Plains | |
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Ecology | |
Realm | Nearctic realm |
Biome | Temperate grassland |
Borders | List
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Geography | |
Area | 329,041 km2 (127,043 sq mi) |
Country | United States |
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Coordinates | 32°N 84°W / 32; -84 |
Geology | Cretaceous sands, silts, and clays |
Climate type | Humid subtropical (Cfa) |
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The Southeastern Plains ecoregion has been subdivided into eighteen Level IV ecoregions.