Georgia's physical features
This swamp is one of the largest freshwater wetlands in North America.
Okeefenokee Swamp
Which region contains Georgia’s highest point, Brasstown Bald?
Blue Ridge
What direction is Florida from Georgia?
South
Name the three states involved in the Tri-State Water War.
Georgia, Florida, Alabama
Georgia is located on which continent?
North America
The Fall Line separates which two Georgia regions?
Piedmont & Costal Plain
This is the smallest region in Georgia by land area.
Appalachian Plateau
What is the intermediate direction between north and east?
Northeast
What is the main river at the center of the dispute?
Chattahoochee River
Which ocean is along Georgia’s coast?
Atlantic Ocean
These islands protect Georgia’s mainland from storms and erosion
Barrier Islands
Which region has long, sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean?
If you travel from Atlanta to Savannah, which cardinal & intermediate directions are you heading?
Southeast
Which two Georgia cities depend heavily on water from the Chattahoochee River?
Atlanta & Columbus
Name three states that border Georgia.
Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee
This river forms part of Georgia’s border with Alabama.
Chattahoochee River
Which region has red clay soil and is home to most of Georgia’s population?
Piedmont
Name one state that is northwest of Georgia.
Tennessee
Florida’s concern in the Water War mainly focuses on protecting what type of wildlife?
Oysters
Which region of Georgia borders Tennessee and Alabama?
Appalachian Plateau
Name one way the Savannah River has been important to Georgia’s economy.
Trade, transportation, shipping, border, drinking water
Which region is known for textile production and ridges running parallel to valleys?
Ridge & Valley
If you are in the Blue Ridge region and travel southwest, which region would you enter?
Piedmont
Why is Atlanta’s growth a major factor in the Tri-State Water War?
More people = Increased water demand which reduces downstream flow
Name one economic activity common in the Coastal Plain region.
Farming, fishing, shipping