Location & Maps
In which hemisphere(s) is Georgia located?
northern and western
Which region is most populated and also has the nickname "foot of the mountains"?
The Piedmont region
Name Georgia's two deepwater seaports.
Savannah and Brunswick
What are the 4 transportation sytems that impact trade and distribution in Georgia?
interstates
seaports
railroads
airports
If a business does not make a ___________, the business fails.
profit
These generate economic impact while also protecting the mainlaind from erosion
Barrier Islands
Which region gets the most annual rainfall and has the highest point in Georgia?
Blue Ridge
How does the Fall Line affect rivers?
Rivers run faster above, slower below
What purposes (2) do the 4 transportaion systems serve in Georgia?
jobs
carry goods and provide services across the country
What is the major industry in the Blue Ridge region?
tourism
What large freshwater wetland/swamp is found in the Coastal region?
The Okefenokee Swamp
Which region is flat and has the only coastline in Georgia?
Coastal Plain
How would GA be different if it did not have two deepwater seaports?
less trade/transportation of goods
What is an entrepreneur?
a person who takes a financial risk in order to operate a business
How does the rainfall in Blue Ridge create energy?
produces hydroelectricity
In Georgia, name the 3 major cities near the Fall Line.
Columbus
Macon
Augusta
Which region contains Georgia's only source of fossil fuel (coal)?
Appalachian Plateau
Why are Savannah and Brunswick major seaports?
- highways and railroads connect them with large cities for trade
Name 2 ways in which companies like Home Depot, Coca-Cola, Chic-Fil-A and Delta Airlines impact Georgia.
provide jobs to Georgians
contributes to taxes
encourages internation business relations
Name the highest point in Georgia and the region in which it is located.
Brasstown Bald, Blue Ridge region
Name Georgia's 3 border rivers and the states that they border.
Savannah River- eastern border between GA and South Carolina
Chattahoochee River- western border between GA and Alabama
St. Mary's River- southern border between GA and Florida
What physical feature is shared by the Blue Ridge region and the Appalachian Plateau?
mountains
Give 3 reasons GA has so many man-made lakes.
drinking water
tourism
recreation
hydroelectricity
How do Georgia's transportation systems work together to deliver products?
products can be transported by train or truck (interstates), sent to the airport or seaports to be traded with another state or country
Name the 5 states that border Georgia and where they are located in relation to Georgia.
Tennessee- northwest
North Carolina- northeast
South Carolina- east
Alabama- west
Florida- south