Georgia's Location
In what region of the U.S. is Georgia located?
Southeastern region
Which region is located in the NW corner of the state ?
Appalachian Plateau
Where does the Chattahoochee River begin and end?
Starts in Blue Ridge Mountains, ends in Gulf of Mexico
Which line separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain?
Fall Line
What is Georgia’s most important industry: agriculture or technology?
Agriculture (but both are important)
On what continent is Georgia located?
North America
Which region is the largest?
Coastal Plains
Where does the Savannah River begin and end?
Starts in Blue Ridge Mountains, ends in Atlantic Ocean
Which swamp is in southeastern Georgia?
Okefenokee Swamp
Why is Georgia’s climate good for farming?
Long growing season and mild weather
In which hemisphere is Georgia located?
Northwestern Hemisphere
Which region includes Stone Mountain and red clay soil?
Piedmont
Why are Georgia’s lakes north of the Fall Line important to people and the state?
Provide hydroelectric power, water supply, recreation, and tourism
Which river forms Georgia’s border with South Carolina?
Savannah River
What are the 4 major transportation systems in Georgia?
Interstate highways, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, deepwater ports, railroads
Which country is Georgia part of?
United States
Which region has the highest mountains and the most rainfall?
Blue Ridge
What could happen to Georgia farmers if there was a drought?
They would risk losing crops and money
Which islands protect Georgia’s coast from erosion and storms?
Barrier Islands
Why are Georgia’s transportation systems important?
To move goods, connect Georgia to the world, support the state's economy, provide jobs to Georgians
Which two imaginary lines help measure location on Earth?
Prime Meridian (longitude), Equator (latitude)
Name the 5 regions of Georgia.
Appalachian Plateau, Ridge & Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Why was water important in Georgia’s historical development?
Provided transportation, power, food, and growth of cities
Columbus, Augusta, Macon, Milledgeville
Name the 5 states that border Georgia.
Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida