Georgias

Geography
UNIT 2

2005 Clairmont Press

Review
Answer the following questions.
1. Georgia is part of a group of Southern states that stretches from the East
Coast all the way to California that is referred to as what?
_________________________
2. What two states border Georgia on the north?
_______________________________ and _______________________________
3. What state borders Georgia on the west? _______________________________
4. What state borders Georgia on the south? _______________________________
5. What state borders Georgia on the northeast? ___________________________
6. What ocean borders Georgia on the southeast?
______________________________________
7. What is the name of the river that forms Georgia's eastern border?
_________________________________________________
8. What is the name of the river that flows across part of Georgia and then
forms much of Georgia's western border?
___________________________________________________
9. What is the name of the swamp in southern Georgia?
___________________________________________________
10. In which part of the USA is Georgia located: northeast, northwest,
southeast, or southwest? _____________________________

Standard: SS8G1
The student will describe
Georgia with regard to
physical features and
location.

Georgia in Relation to the

World
Geography effects an area and helps
define what region an area is a part
of.
Geography is the study of the
earths climate, surface, counties,
peoples, industries, natural
resources, etc.
Region is a geographic area defined
by shared common characteristics or
traits.

Georgias Global
Location

Hemisphere: both the Western

and Northern
Continent: North America
Region: South
Sub-region: Sun Belt

Geography of Georgia
Georgia is located in the
following areas:
-Region: South (Southeast)
-Nation (Country): U.S.A.
-Continent: North America
-Hemispheres: Northern &
Western

Georgias location in North

America

Georgias Climate
Georgias climate is good for the states
economy.
Georgia has hot summers and mild winters
Georgias humid subtropical climate help
to make GA good for farming and tourism.
Georgia has a long growing season.
Each of these factors help to bring
businesses and more people to Georgia
Georgia also experiences hurricanes,
storms, tornadoes, and droughts.

Georgia Regions, Physical

Features, and Climate

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

What are the significant

geographic regions and features
of Georgia and how have they
impacted Georgias growth and
development?

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The 5 Regions of
Georgia
2005 Clairmont Press

Georgias Regions
Georgia is divided into 5 regions:
1.Coastal Plain
2.Piedmont
3.Blue Ridge
4.Valley and Ridge
5.Appalachian Plateau
Each of these regions differ from each
other in size, location, population,
climate, and resources.

COASTAL PLAINS

Coastal Plains
Vegetation: Outer Coastal soil (clay) is not fertile;
Inner Coastal soil is better for agriculture.
Climate - hot summers; mild winters
Agriculture turpentine, cotton, peanuts
Industry pecans, paper, pulp, peaches
Natural Resources groundwater, timber
Major Towns and Cities Albany, Savannah,
Macon, Columbus, Augusta, Fort Valley, Valdosta
Tourist Attractions Okefenokee Swamp and

National Wildlife Refuge, and the coastal

beaches and islands.

PIEDMONT

Piedmont
Vegetation- oak, hickory, pine forests, elms,
birches, etc.
Climate- hot summers/ mild winters
Agriculture- cotton, soybeans, and wheat
Industry- granite, textiles, farming, poultry
Natural Resources- surface water- reservoirs,
streams, rivers
Major Towns and Cities- Atlanta, Marietta,
Roswell, Athens
Tourist Attractions- Six Flags, White Water,
Stone Mountain, Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta
Rivers- Chattahoochee, Yellow River, Flint River
Lakes- Lake Oconee, Lake Jackson, Lake Sinclair

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

BLUE RIDGE

Blue Ridge
Vegetation oak and hickory
Climate mild summers/ cold winters. There are
great amounts of rainfall
Agriculture apples, corn, and other vegetables
Industry marble
Natural Resources surface water, hardwood
timber, marble
Major Towns and Cities Brasstown Bald,
Dahlonega, Blue Ridge
Tourist Attractions Brass Town Bald, Springer
Mountain (it is the beginning of the App. Trail)
Rivers Nottely River, Tugaloo River, Hestatee
River
Lakes Lake Nottely, Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Lanier

VALLEY AND RIDGE

Ridge and Valley

Vegetation- the sandstone ridges are forestcovered; various plant species
Climate- mild summers/mild winters
Agriculture- corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and
harvesting of hardwood and pine timber
Industry- textiles, carpets
Natural Resources- surface water, different
sedimentary deposits
Tourist Attractions Major Towns and Cities- Dalton, Rome, Ringgold,
Chatsworth
Rivers- Conasaugu River, Coosawottee River,
Oostanaula River
Lakes- Lake Allatoona, Carters Lake

Ridge and Valley

APPALACHIAN PLATEAU

Appalachian Plateau
Vegetation Oak forests cover most of the province
Climate mild summers/mild winters
Agriculture Land is primarily used for hardwood
forest and pasture
Industry coal industries
Natural Resources surface water, timber, coal
Major Cities and Towns La Fayette, Trenton, Fort
Oglethorpe
Tourist Attractions Cumberland Plateau : Sand
Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Pigeon Mountain
Rivers Chattooga River
Lakes - none

Appalachian Plateau

Appalachian Mtns
What are some of the
physical features of
Georgia?

Fall Line

Savannah
River

Chattahoochee
River
Okefenokee
Swamp

Barrier Islands

The Fall Line

Located where the hilly or mountainous lands of the
Piedmont region meet the coastal plain region
Runs from Columbus (west) through Macon to Augusta
(east)
Water from the hills cutting channels into the softer soil
of the plains creates many waterfalls
Power source for several Georgia communities are
provided by Fall Line waterfalls

The Okefenokee Swamp

named for the Seminole Indian word which
means land of the trembling Earth
largest swamp in North America (681
square miles)
freshwater wetland (not salt water)
located south of Waycross
home to more than 400 species of animals
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge which
protected land and trees.

The Okefenokee Swamp

The Appalachian Mountains

very large mountain range which runs over 1,500
miles from eastern Canada to central Alabama.
southernmost part of the Appalachian Mountain
chain is called the Blue Ridge Mountains
close to 100 miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains
extend into north Georgia.
These mountains form the first barrier to warm,
moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. The cool
mountain air causes the moisture in the air to
condense and fall to the earth as precipitation
(rain, snow, etc.). This precipitation forms the
basis of many of Georgias rivers.

Chattahoochee River
begins in the Blue Ridge Region and flows southwest
toward Alabama and into the Gulf of Mexico.
the river is a fast moving creek north of the Fall Line and
can not be used for boat travel most of the year
the river flattens out and slows down south of the Fall
Line and can be used for transportation
After World War I the Chattahoochees fast moving
water was used to create hydroelectric power.
provides most of the drinking water for the metropolitan
Atlanta area

Savannah River
natural boundary between Georgia
and South Carolina
begins at Lake Hartwell and flows
southwest toward the city of
Savannah before emptying in the
Atlantic Ocean
used as a source for hydroelectric
power
provides most of the drinking water
for Augusta and Savannah

Barrier Islands
also known as the Golden Isles
form a barrier between Georgias mainland
coast and the Atlantic Ocean
helps to protect Georgias mainland coast
form strong winds, waves and ocean
currents
the beaches and resorts are important to
the states tourism
includes Jekyll, Sea Island, St. Simons, and
Tybee Islands
other industries on the barrier islands
include paper production and fishing.

Answer the following questions

1. Georgia is part of a group of Southern states that stretches
from the East Coast all the way to California that is referred to
as what? the SUNBELT
2. What two states border Georgia on the north? TN & NC
3. What state borders Georgia on the west? ALA
4. What state borders Georgia on the south? FL
5. What state borders Georgia on the northeast? SC
6. What ocean borders Georgia on the southeast? ATLANTIC
7. What is the name of the river that forms Georgia's eastern
border? SAVANNAH
8. What is the name of the river that flows across part of
Georgia and then forms much of Georgia's western border?
CHATTAHOOCHEE
9. What is the name of the swamp in southern Georgia?
OKEFENOKEE
10. In which part of the USA is Georgia located: northeast,
northwest, southeast, or southwest? SOUTHEAST