Regions of Georgia's
Which region is the smallest region in Georgia?
Appalachian Plateau
Which river forms part of the border between Georgia and Alabama?
What country is GA located in?
United States of America
What is the name of the large swamp located in southeastern Georgia?
Okefenokee Swamp
What was created at the Port of Brunswick during World World II
Liberty Ships
Name the 5 geographic Regions
1. Appalachian Plateau
2. Ridge and Valley
3. Blue Ridge
4. Piedmont
5. Coastal Plains
Which river forms part of the border between Georgia and South Carolina?
Savannah River
What region is GA located in?
Southeastern
What is the name of the mountain that is the highest point in Georgia?
Brasstown Bald
What two waterways provide a natural boundary?
1. Chattahoochee River
2. Savannah River
Which region is known for red clay and has Georgia’s biggest cities like Atlanta
Piedmont
The Chattahoochee River flows into which major body of water?
The Gulf of Mexico
What continent is GA located on?
North America
What natural feature marks the boundary between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions?
Fall Line
Why did Native Americans and European settlers settle on waterways?
Food, Water, and Transportation
Which region is BEST for growing crops in Georgia?
Coastal Plains
The Savannah River flows into which ocean?
Atlantic Ocean
What two hemispheres is GA located on?
Northern and Western
What is the name of the mountain range in northeastern Georgia? and What region is it located in?
1. Appalachian Mountains
2. Blue Ridge Region
Before railroads were built, how did Georgia farmers move their cotton to ports and markets using natural features of the land?
Steamboats and Rivers
Which region would you most likely see textile and carpet factories
Appalachian Plateau
Which river is known for its role in providing hydroelectric power and drinking water to the Atlanta area?
Chattahoochee River
Name the 5 states that border Georgia.
1. South Carolina
2. North Carolina
3. Alabama
4. Florida
5. Tennessee
Georgia’s barrier islands serve important environmental and economic roles. Name one key purpose of these islands.
They protect the mainland from storms and erosion, provide habitat for wildlife, and support tourism and fishing industries
Why were waterways vital to the growth and development of Georgia throughout history?
Rivers like the Savannah and Chattahoochee facilitated trade, agriculture, and industry. They supported the plantation economy by enabling the transport of crops such as cotton and rice, and powered mills and factories, contributing to Georgia's economic growth.
Waterways served as critical transportation routes and natural boundaries. During the Civil War, control over rivers was vital for moving troops and supplies, and cities like Augusta and Savannah developed along these rivers due to their strategic locations