Location of Georgia; Vocab
In which 2 hemispheres is GA located?
Northern and Western
Known for Dalton, “The Carpet Capital of the World.”
Ridge and Valley
This line separates the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont; there are many waterfalls located there.
Fall Line
Why are most of GA;s major cities located on rivers?
Rivers provided power, drinking water, and ways to travel/trade
What are GA’s four transportation systems?
Interstate Highway System
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Deepwater Ports
Railroads
Within the United States, GA is part of which region?
Southeast
Atlanta is located in this region.
This region is known for red clay and gentle hills.
This region is home to ½ of the state’s population.
The name of this region means “foot of the mountains”
Piedmont
This river is the primary water source for the ATL.
Chattahoochee River
What is a a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply called?
Reservoir
Describe the impact that GA’s industries have on the state’s economy.
Industries provide jobs for Georgians and make money for the state’s economy.
GA is part of what nation?
U.S.A.
This region is known for fishing & seafood production.
The Barrier Islands are part of this region.
The Okefenokee Swamp is located in this region.
This region grows peaches and peanuts.
This is the largest of the 5 regions.
This region grows most of GA’s crops & can be divided into two parts.
Coastal Plain
What mountain range lies in the Blue Ridge region?
Appalachian Mountains
How do Georgia’s rivers support the state’s economy?
providing water to support the agricultural industry
transporting people and goods
hydroelectric power: powering factories and mills
How do GA’s transportation systems impact GA’s economy?
Job opportunities, Development of cities, Tourism, Trade
What states border GA?
TN, FL, AL, NC, SC
This region contains soil rich in coal.
This region is also called the TAG corner.
It is the smallest of the 5 regions.
Appalachian Plateau
This river is the border between SC and GA
Savannah River
How many large, natural lakes are there in Georgia?
0
Name the 4 major interstates that pass through Georgia.
I-20
I-75
I-85
I-95
What ocean borders GA on the east?
Atlantic Ocean
Amicalola Falls and Tallulah Gorge are located here
Gets the most precipitation in the state
Brasstown Bald is in this region.
he Chattahoochee River starts in this region
Blue Ridge
What is the main function of the barrier islands?
Protect the mainland from wind & wave erosion
What is the making of goods or wares by manual labor or by machinery, especially on a large scale?
Manufacturing
Name GA’s two deepwater ports.
Savannah and Brunswick
GA is part of what continent?
North America
What is the study of the earth’s climate, surface, countries, people, industries, natural resources, etc?
Geography
This is the largest freshwater swamp in North America.
Okeefenokee Swamp
What is income from taxes and fees?
Revenue
What is the main reason GA has a strong agriculture industry?
year-round mild climate
What is the average weather of a region over a long period of time?
Climate
What is an area with common characteristics such as soil, vegetation, climate, landforms, and economic opportunities?
Region
These lie off the coast of the Coastal Plain and protect the mainland from erosion
Barrier Islands
What is a low-lying land area where water lies close to the surface; a lowland that is influenced by tidal water flow?
Wetland
What is the economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories?
Industry