Physical Features
Okefenokee Swamp
Describe App's Plateau's climate and Agriculture?
Climate: cold winter, cool summer
Agriculture: poor soil
Describe Blue Ridge's economic contribution and what makes it so special?
Mining, timber, tourism
Brasstown Bald (highest peak)
Define Continent?
What Continent are we located on?
THE WORLDS LARGEST LAND MASSES
North America
An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and the southern hemisphere.
Equator.
This physical feature separates Piedmont and Coastal Plain.. Cities along this include Macon, Augusta, Columbus.
Fall Line
Describe App Plateau's econ contribution, and TAG!
Coal & Timber
connects three states!
Summer: hot and steamy, Winter: Cold
Agriculture: poultry, cattle, eggs, cotton, wheat, soybeans
Define: Nation
What nation is Georgia located in?
A LAND MASS THAT IS INHABITED BY PEOPLE WHO SHARE A COMMON TERRITORY OR GOVERNMENT
United States
an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the western and eastern hemispheres.
Prime Meridian
This physical feature protects Georgia from ocean storms and erosion.
Barrier Islands
Describe V&R Climate and AG.
Climate: Cool summer & Cold winter
Agriculture: used for pastures (cattle)
Describe Piedmont's economic contribution and what makes it special?
highly industrial
red clay and most people live here.
What region is Georgia located in of the United States.
Southeastern region
What two hemispheres is GA located in ?
North western
This river is on the border of Alabama and Georgia, it begins in Blue Ridge and pours into the Gulf.
Chattahoochee River
Describe V&R Econ contribution and capital of the world (hint: floors)
Econ: Textiles and Carpet
Carpet capital of the world.
Describe Coastal Plains climate and agriculture
Climate: Summer hot & steamy, Winters: cold
AG: inner: peanuts, peaches, onions
What 5 states and Ocean border Georgia?
1. Alabama
2. South Carolina
3. North Carolina
4. Tennessee
5. Florida
Atlantic Ocean
Explain Latitude and Longitude
latitude= horizontal (flat line)
Longitude= Vertical (up & down)
This river is a border South Carolina and Georgia, it pours into the Atlantic Ocean.
Savannah River
Describe Blue Ridge's Climate and agriculture?
Cool summers, cold winters, Also receives the most precipitation.
Apples & vegetables
Describe the Coastal Plain's economic contribution and what makes it special?
pulp & paper industries, fishing, tourism
covers 60% of state, divided by Inner and outer parts
Name the five regions and where are they located?
1. App. Plateau (Northwestern Corner)
2. Piedmont (in the middle)
3. Coastal Plain (located at the bottom)
4. Ridge & Valley (between App & Blue Ridge)
5. Blue Ridge (Located in the Northeastern corner)
This physical feature is located in Blue Ridge and stretches from GA to Maine.
App, Mnts.