Georgia Geography
In which hemispheres can you find the state of Georgia?
Northern and Western
If you travel in a straight line from Athens to Savannah, how does the terrain change?
The land slopes downward and becomes flatter toward the coast.
Which Georgia region is home to corporate headquarters and urban jobs, encouraging small business growth?
Piedmont
What feature marks where hilly land transitions to flatter plains and slows rivers?
Fall Line
What is the main reason people save money?
To have money available for future needs or wants
Georgia is part of which U.S. region?
Southeast
Moving from Rome to Blue Ridge, what geographic change would you encounter?
The land rises from rolling hills to more mountainous terrain.
Which Georgia region is known for having both large cities and lots of factories, making it an economic center for jobs and businesses?
Piedmont
Which mountain range runs from Georgia into the northern states and Canada?
Appalachian Mountains
Why do people earn income?
To pay expenses and save for the future
Name two Georgia cities where transportation hubs contribute to high population and job opportunities.
Atlanta and Savannah
Which Georgia region contains the highest point in the state, Brasstown Bald?
What is the Blue Ridge region?
In 1820, you need to harness flowing water to power a small mill. Which type of location is best?
Along a river at the Fall Line
Where would an early 19th-century inventor set up a water-powered factory?
long fast-flowing rivers at the Fall Line
How can using credit responsibly benefit someone?
Allows large purchases and builds credit history
Why might Georgia’s location make it a key hub for shipping and transportation in the southeastern U.S.?
Because it has major ports, an international airport, and central highways connecting the region.
A shipment of furniture is sent from Atlanta to a seaport. Which transportation step is used first?
Loaded onto a truck or train to reach the port
Why do Atlanta and Savannah have dense populations compared to smaller towns?
Major transportation hubs and economic opportunities
Which large body of water in southern Georgia is home to diverse wildlife and slow-moving water?
Okefenokee Swamp
Why is farming a major economic activity in Georgia’s Coastal Plain?
Fertile soil and warm climate suitable for crops
Which Georgia region has the richest farmland and is the leading agricultural producer?
Coastal Plain
Which less obvious river forms part of Georgia’s border and is often confused with the Savannah River?
Chattahoochee River
Which Georgia region’s economy is heavily dependent on agriculture and natural resources?
Coastal Plain
Which barrier protects Georgia’s coastline and provides habitats for birds and sea life?
Barrier Islands
How do large companies in the Piedmont help promote entrepreneurship?
By creating demand for goods and services from other businesses