If you follow this feature across mid-Georgia you may see rushing water and even find some fossilized sharks teeth!
What is the Fall Line
The first gold rush took place in the Blue Ridge mountains of Georgia.
What is True!! The first gold rush happened in the Blue Ridge moutains of Georgia in what we know as Dahlonaga.
This region has a large amount of marble and granite, plus the most people!
What is Piedmont
This feature starts in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows southwest to Alabama
What is Chattahoochee River
Georgia is located in this nation
What is United States of America
The coal industry is still booming (active) in the Ridge and Valley region.
What is false! Coal was more abundant in the Appalachian Platuea but even that is not as popular today.
This feature extends from Alabama to Maine but only a small piece is in the Blue Ridge Mountains
What is Appalachian Mountain Range
Georgia is located in this hemisphere
What is Northern and Western
Early settlements were never built near rivers.
What is false!! Early settlements were always near water to make travel and transporting goods easier.
Many hikers visit this region as well as those looking for apples and grapes but don't forget your umbrella!
What is Blue Ridge Region
President Roosevelt declared this a feature a wild life refuge in 1937.
What is the Okefenokee Swamp
Atlanta was once known by what name?
What is Terminus, due to the central railroad!
What ocean borders Georgia
What is Atlantic Ocean
Georgia's climate is very diverse.
What is true! We have cold mountains, warm beaches, and mild temperatures in between!
While the valleys have fertile soil great for growing produce, the steep moutain sides make travelling difficult.
What is Ridge and Valley region
This physical feature begins in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, was used by early settlers for travel, and is shared with our neighbor South Carolina.
What is the Savannah River
The Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers provide recreation fun but early settlers harnessed the power of the water to use as ________
What is hydro electic power or Power
The Barrier Islands allow wind and water erosion on our mainland.
What is false! The Barrier Islands help to stop erosion of our mainland.