Regions
In what region is Atlanta located
Piedmont
Why were cities along the Fall Line important to Georgia's early economy?
What scale is used to measure the strength of a tornado?
Fujita Scale
Which area of Georgia has the most tornados?
Southwest
The Savannah river has its headwaters in what state?
South Carolina
The Appalachian Plateau region is located in which part of the state?
Northwestern
Where the best place to build a textile plant?
The Fall line
Textile production
New industries grew up in Georgia because of what
The Fall Line
This river forms Georgia's border with South Carolina
The Savannah
The Coastal Plain region is located in the?
South
Why did early textile communities develop along the Fall Line?
The rushing water over the Fall Line is a great power source.
The highest and largest group of mountains in Georgia are in what region?
Blue Ridge
Which states form Georgia's borders
Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee
What river is a major water source for Georgia?
Chattahoochee river
Which of Georgia's regions occupies the largest land area?
Coastal Plain
What scale is used to measure the category of a hurricane?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
If a person were hiking from Georgia to Maine which region would be the best starting point?
Appalachian Plateau.
The Chattahoochee River serves as Georgia's border with what state?
Alabama
The Ridge and Valley region is located in between what two regions?
Blue Ridge and the Appalachian Plateau
The Barrier Islands protect Georgia's coast from what?
Erosion, strong winds, and hurricanes.
Why were the marshy waters on the western side of the Golden Isles were important to early Georgia explorers?
Provided transportation routes without having to go into the ocean
Which region of Georgia has the lowest amount of rainfall?
Piedmont
True or False. The Chattahoochee river flows through the Appalachian Plateau.
False.