Geography Basics
What is the equator?
Line of 0 degrees latitude that runs across the center of the globe. Imaginary circle around the earth midway between the North Pole and the South Pole; divides the Earth into the Northern & Southern Hemispheres.
This region is known for red clay and gentle hills. Atlanta is located here
Piedmont
This river is the primary water source for Atlanta
Chattahoochee River
How many large, natural lakes are there in Georgia?
0
This name means “land of the trembling earth”
Okefenokee (swamp)
What is the Prime Meridian?
the line of 0° longitude, measures distance both east and west around the Earth; divides the Earth into the Eastern & Western Hemispheres.
The Fall Line separates these TWO regions
Piedmont and Coastal Plain
This line separates the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont; there are many waterfalls located there.
The Fall Line
Which system of transportation was most used during the Civil war and was a target of Sherman on his March to the Sea?
Railroads
34. Which characteristic is associated with the Fall Line?
A. Okefenokee Swamp
B. TAG corner
C. hydroelectricity
D. cities like Savannah and Brunswick
C: Hydroelectricity
Is this statement describing Absolute or Relative location?
I live at 5080 Apple Mountain Dr.
Absolute
Why? Because it is exact. This is a exact specific location.
Known for Dalton, “The Carpet Capital of the World.”
Ridge and Valley
These mountains begin in the Blue Ridge region and run all the way into Maine.
Appalachain Mountains
How do GA’s transportation systems impact GA’s economy?
Jobs, boost trade and economy, develop cities, makes travel easier and more efficient
In which region of the United States is Georgia located?
a. central
b. western
c. northeastern
d. southeastern
D: Southeastern
Which two hemispheres is Georgia located in?
Northern and Western
This region is also called the TAG corner.
Appalachain Plateau
What is the main function of the barrier islands?
To protect the mainland from erosion from ocean waves and hurricanes
Name Georgia's two deepwater ports
Savannah and Brunswick
20. Choose two of the following that describe the impact Georgia’s industries have on the state’s economy.
A.Georgia’s industries provide jobs for Georgians.
B.Georgia’s industries are where most of the state’s tax money is spent.
C.Georgia’s industries contribute billions to the state’s economy.
D. Georgia’s industries struggle to find qualified workers.
A and C
Write a statement of relative location.
(Use a place you know. Publix, Zaxbys)
Example: The publix is a mile and a half from Liberty.
Brasstown Bald is in this region.
Blue Ridge
This river forms the barrier between Georgia and South Carolina
Savannah River
What are Georgia's 4 main transportation systems?
Interstate highways, waterways (rivers), airport (planes), and railroads
22. Which of the following is a way Georgia’s interstates, railroads, seaports, and airports impact Georgia’s economy?
A. By providing Georgia with a traffic-free transportation system.
B. By providing jobs and allowing Georgia to trade nationally and internationally.
C. By making it harder for people to transport goods in Georgia.
D. By bringing in billions of dollars in federal tax money.
B