Six regions of arkansas

1. Six Regions of ArkansasSix Regions of Arkansas

2. OzarksOzarks
CharacterasticsCharacterastics
MountainousMountainous
ClimateClimate
Mild temps and moderate rainMild temps and moderate rain
LandformsLandforms
Boston MountainsBoston Mountains
Bodies of WaterBodies of Water
Buffalo, Kings, and White RiversBuffalo, Kings, and White Rivers

3. Arkansas River ValleyArkansas River Valley
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Mountainous area with high relief areasMountainous area with high relief areas
ClimateClimate
Hotter temperatures than NWA, moderate rainHotter temperatures than NWA, moderate rain
LandformsLandforms
Mt. Nebo and Petite Jean MountainMt. Nebo and Petite Jean Mountain
Bodies of WaterBodies of Water
Arkansas River and Lake DardanelleArkansas River and Lake Dardanelle

4. Ouachita MountainsOuachita Mountains
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Mountainous areaMountainous area
ClimateClimate
Mild temps and most rain fall in stateMild temps and most rain fall in state
LandformsLandforms
Ouachita MountainsOuachita Mountains
Bodies of WaterBodies of Water
Ouachita River…others?Ouachita River…others?

5. Gulf Coastal PlainGulf Coastal Plain
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Flat lowlands made-up of timberFlat lowlands made-up of timber
ClimateClimate
Moderate levels of rain and warm tempModerate levels of rain and warm temp
LandformsLandforms
N/A….this land is mainly made up of timberN/A….this land is mainly made up of timber
Bodies of WaterBodies of Water
Ouachita, Saline, and Red RiversOuachita, Saline, and Red Rivers

6. Mississippi Alluvial PlainMississippi Alluvial Plain
(Delta)(Delta)
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Flat lowlandsFlat lowlands
ClimateClimate
Higher temps and moderate to high rain fallHigher temps and moderate to high rain fall
LandformsLandforms
N/A…made up of farmlandN/A…made up of farmland
Bodies of WaterBodies of Water
Mississippi RiverMississippi River

7. Crowley’s RidgeCrowley’s Ridge
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Ridge within the lowlands of the DeltaRidge within the lowlands of the Delta
ClimateClimate
Moderate rain fall and higher tempsModerate rain fall and higher temps
LandformsLandforms
Crowley’s RidgeCrowley’s Ridge
Bodies of WaterBodies of Water
Ridge was formed by the Mississippi and Ohio Ridge was formed by the Mississippi and Ohio
RiversRivers