Question
Georgia’s Location
Geography Terms: Define each of the key terms below:
Presentation
Key term
Definition
Absolute Location
__________ spot on the earth’s surface where a location is found
Relative Location
location of one place in __________ to another
Prime Meridian
Meridian (0° longitude) that runs through Greenwich, England, from which all other __________is measured.
Equator
Imaginary _____ that circles the earth at its widest part
Answer the questions below about Georgia’s relative location
Presentation
Which hemispheres (2) is Georgia located in?
i.
ii.
Which continent is Georgia located on?
__________ __________
Which region of the United States is Georgia located in? __________
Which states border Georgia?
Florida,__________, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Georgia’s Regions
Fill in the table below by describing each of Georgia’s 5 regions. Think about what each region produces, the geography of each region, and any other important information.
Region
Description
Blue Ridge
Video
- located __________ of the Valley and Ridge region and __________ of the Piedmont region
- home to __________ __________, the highest peak in the state
- receives the state's __________ percentage of rainfall
- __________ is the leading industry
Appalachian Plateau
Video
- Located in the __________ corner of Georgia
- Near the borders of __________ and __________
- Bordered by the valley and ridge to the ________ and the ________ to the south
- The __________ region in Georgia
- _________ was extracted by digging into the hillside
- Farms were primarily for _________ use
- Soil is _________ for large agricultural fields. It is too sandy and acidic.
Ridge and Valley
Video
- Located north of the ________
- Situated between the Blue Ridge and _________ __________ region
- Valley soil: Very __________, thick, good for __________
- Ridge soil: Thinner, more __________, good for ________ regions
- Climate is very __________ and very _________
- Historically important for __________ mining
- Dalton is a major center for __________ mills
Piedmont
Video
- _________ hills & shallow ________
- Many ________ and streams
- _____ hickory forests
- Winters are typically _____
- Snow is rare, usually _______ inches
-Rainfall is influenced by __________, which creates more precipitation due to ________ surfaces.
- Summers average around ___ degrees
-The Piedmont region is home to:
- The _________ of the state
- _________ of Georgia's population
- Major cities like: Athens, _________, Augusta, _________, and Columbus
Coastal Plain
Video
- located in the ________ half of Georgia
- covers approximately 60% of the state's total area
- Extends from the Fall Line (through _________, Macon, and _________) down to the Florida border
- Climate is fairly _____ throughout most of the year
- Minimal _____ freezes
- heartland of Georgia's __________
-Peanuts
-Cotton
-Peaches
-Vidalia Onions
Using the map identify which region of Georgia each number refers to.
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
Describe Georgia’s climate: pg. 52
Georgia’s ________ temperatures have helped the state to grow and develop. The __________ summers in the north Georgia mountains have attracted many new residents to this area. For the rest of the state, _________ winters have contributed to a continuing population migration into Georgia.
Why do you think Georgia’s climate might be attractive to the military and other industries? pg. 52
_____ winters have also helped attract the military. A ______ climate means that outdoor training, flights, and other military operations can go on _____-round
Physical Features of Georgia
Explain the significance of each physical feature listed below:
Physical Feature
Description
Savannah River
Video
-serves as a natural boundary between South __________ and Georgia
-Runs from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the __________ Ocean
- Native Americans used the river for commerce, trade, and _______________
-1733: British established colony at __________
-Today, trade goes up and down the river to __________
Chattahoochee River
Video
-flows through three regions: Blue Ridge, __________, Coastal Plain
-The Creeks (Muscogee) used the river for resources like __________.
-During the steamboat era, the river was used for trading __________ between the Gulf of Mexico and __________.
-Today, the river is used for:
- __________activities (boating, fishing)
- __________reasons (power plant cooling)
- __________ reasons (watering crops)
How did rivers impact the settlement of Georgia? pg 49
As rivers from the north approach the _____ Line zone, the slope of the surface drops fairly quickly. The water picks up speed, providing a force to power mills and machinery. This __________ power was an important factor in __________ along Fall Line river sites.
Barrier Islands
Video
-The Spanish used these islands for __________ work and to spread __________ religion.
-Barrier islands help __________ the coastline from weather and __________.
Okefenokee Swamp
Video
-__________ Native American tribe moved in after the early inhabitants
- They were famous for fighting _____ different wars in the swamp
- President Franklin D. __________ established as a national wildlife refuge in _____
- Home to many plants & animals
Fall Line
Video
-natural __________ that separates the Piedmont region from the __________ Plains
-When the Piedmont region transitions to the Coastal Plains, there's a __________ in elevation.
-When a river or stream crosses this elevation change, it creates __________ and __________.
These rivers offer __________ power, which is why many __________ and __________ plants are found in this area.
Appalachian Mountains
Video
-Some of the __________ mountains in the United States
-Due to millions of years of __________, the mountains are now much __________ than they originally were
-The __________ __________ Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range
Geography Terms: Define each of the key terms below:
Presentation
Key term
Definition
Absolute Location
__________ spot on the earth’s surface where a location is found
Relative Location
location of one place in __________ to another
Prime Meridian
Meridian (0° longitude) that runs through Greenwich, England, from which all other __________is measured.
Equator
Imaginary _____ that circles the earth at its widest part
Answer the questions below about Georgia’s relative location
Presentation
Which hemispheres (2) is Georgia located in?
i.
ii.
Which continent is Georgia located on?
__________ __________
Which region of the United States is Georgia located in? __________
Which states border Georgia?
Florida,__________, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Georgia’s Regions
Fill in the table below by describing each of Georgia’s 5 regions. Think about what each region produces, the geography of each region, and any other important information.
Region
Description
Blue Ridge
Video
- located __________ of the Valley and Ridge region and __________ of the Piedmont region
- home to __________ __________, the highest peak in the state
- receives the state's __________ percentage of rainfall
- __________ is the leading industry
Appalachian Plateau
Video
- Located in the __________ corner of Georgia
- Near the borders of __________ and __________
- Bordered by the valley and ridge to the ________ and the ________ to the south
- The __________ region in Georgia
- _________ was extracted by digging into the hillside
- Farms were primarily for _________ use
- Soil is _________ for large agricultural fields. It is too sandy and acidic.
Ridge and Valley
Video
- Located north of the ________
- Situated between the Blue Ridge and _________ __________ region
- Valley soil: Very __________, thick, good for __________
- Ridge soil: Thinner, more __________, good for ________ regions
- Climate is very __________ and very _________
- Historically important for __________ mining
- Dalton is a major center for __________ mills
Piedmont
Video
- _________ hills & shallow ________
- Many ________ and streams
- _____ hickory forests
- Winters are typically _____
- Snow is rare, usually _______ inches
-Rainfall is influenced by __________, which creates more precipitation due to ________ surfaces.
- Summers average around ___ degrees
-The Piedmont region is home to:
- The _________ of the state
- _________ of Georgia's population
- Major cities like: Athens, _________, Augusta, _________, and Columbus
Coastal Plain
Video
- located in the ________ half of Georgia
- covers approximately 60% of the state's total area
- Extends from the Fall Line (through _________, Macon, and _________) down to the Florida border
- Climate is fairly _____ throughout most of the year
- Minimal _____ freezes
- heartland of Georgia's __________
-Peanuts
-Cotton
-Peaches
-Vidalia Onions
Using the map identify which region of Georgia each number refers to.
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
Describe Georgia’s climate: pg. 52
Georgia’s ________ temperatures have helped the state to grow and develop. The __________ summers in the north Georgia mountains have attracted many new residents to this area. For the rest of the state, _________ winters have contributed to a continuing population migration into Georgia.
Why do you think Georgia’s climate might be attractive to the military and other industries? pg. 52
_____ winters have also helped attract the military. A ______ climate means that outdoor training, flights, and other military operations can go on _____-round
Physical Features of Georgia
Explain the significance of each physical feature listed below:
Physical Feature
Description
Savannah River
Video
-serves as a natural boundary between South __________ and Georgia
-Runs from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the __________ Ocean
- Native Americans used the river for commerce, trade, and _______________
-1733: British established colony at __________
-Today, trade goes up and down the river to __________
Chattahoochee River
Video
-flows through three regions: Blue Ridge, __________, Coastal Plain
-The Creeks (Muscogee) used the river for resources like __________.
-During the steamboat era, the river was used for trading __________ between the Gulf of Mexico and __________.
-Today, the river is used for:
- __________activities (boating, fishing)
- __________reasons (power plant cooling)
- __________ reasons (watering crops)
How did rivers impact the settlement of Georgia? pg 49
As rivers from the north approach the _____ Line zone, the slope of the surface drops fairly quickly. The water picks up speed, providing a force to power mills and machinery. This __________ power was an important factor in __________ along Fall Line river sites.
Barrier Islands
Video
-The Spanish used these islands for __________ work and to spread __________ religion.
-Barrier islands help __________ the coastline from weather and __________.
Okefenokee Swamp
Video
-__________ Native American tribe moved in after the early inhabitants
- They were famous for fighting _____ different wars in the swamp
- President Franklin D. __________ established as a national wildlife refuge in _____
- Home to many plants & animals
Fall Line
Video
-natural __________ that separates the Piedmont region from the __________ Plains
-When the Piedmont region transitions to the Coastal Plains, there's a __________ in elevation.
-When a river or stream crosses this elevation change, it creates __________ and __________.
These rivers offer __________ power, which is why many __________ and __________ plants are found in this area.
Appalachian Mountains
Video
-Some of the __________ mountains in the United States
-Due to millions of years of __________, the mountains are now much __________ than they originally were
-The __________ __________ Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range
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### Georgia’s Location
**Geography Terms: Define each of the key terms below:**
| Key Term | Definition |
|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Absolute Location | **The exact spot on the earth’s surface where a location is found** |
| Relative Location | **Location of one place in relation to another** |
| Prime Meridian | **Meridian (0° longitude) that runs through Greenwich, England, from which all other longitudes is measured.** |
| Equator | **Imaginary line that circles the earth at its widest part** |
**Answer the questions below about Georgia’s relative location:**
- Which hemispheres (2) is Georgia located in?
i. Northern Hemisphere
ii. Western Hemisphere
- Which continent is Georgia located on?
**North America**
- Which region of the United States is Georgia located in?
**Southeastern**
- Which states border Georgia?
Florida, **Alabama**, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
---
### Georgia’s Regions
| Region | Description |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Blue Ridge** | - Located **north of the Valley and Ridge region and east of the Piedmont region** <br>- Home to **Brasstown Bald**, the highest peak in the state <br>- Receives the state's **highest percentage of rainfall** <br>- **Tourism** is the leading industry |
| **Appalachian Plateau** | - Located in the **northwestern** corner of Georgia <br>- Near the borders of **Tennessee and Alabama** <br>- Bordered by the valley and ridge to the **east** and the **Coastal Plain** to the south <br>- The **smallest** region in Georgia <br>- **Coal** was extracted by digging into the hillside <br>- Farms were primarily for **subsistence** use <br>- Soil is **unfavorable** for large agricultural fields. It is too sandy and acidic. |
| **Ridge and Valley** | - Located north of the **Piedmont** <br>- Situated between the Blue Ridge and **Appalachian Plateau** region <br>- Valley soil: Very **ferile, thick, and good for crops** <br>- Ridge soil: Thinner, more **rocky, good for forested** regions <br>- Climate is very **moderate and very humid** <br>- Historically important for **iron** mining <br>- Dalton is a major center for **carpet** mills |
| **Piedmont** | - **Rolling** hills & shallow **valleys** <br>- Many **rivers** and streams <br>- **Oak** hickory forests <br>- Winters are typically **mild** <br>- Snow is rare, usually **1-2** inches <br>- Rainfall is influenced by **mountains**, which creates more precipitation due to **orographic** surfaces. <br>- Summers average around **80 degrees** <br>- The Piedmont region is home to: <br>- The **capital** of the state <br>- **Half** of Georgia's population <br>- Major cities like: Athens, **Atlanta**, Augusta, **Macon**, and Columbus |
| **Coastal Plain** | - Located in the **southern** half of Georgia <br>- Covers approximately **60%** of the state's total area <br>- Extends from the Fall Line (through **Macon** and **Columbus**) down to the Florida border <br>- Climate is fairly **warm** throughout most of the year <br>- Minimal **hard** freezes <br>- Heartland of Georgia's **agriculture** <br> - **Peanuts, Cotton, Peaches, Vidalia Onions** |
---
**Using the map identify which region of Georgia each number refers to.**
1- **Blue Ridge**
2- **Ridge and Valley**
3- **Piedmont**
4- **Coastal Plain**
5- **Appalachian Plateau**
---
### Describe Georgia’s Climate
Georgia’s **mild** temperatures have helped the state to grow and develop. The **mild** summers in the north Georgia mountains have attracted many new residents to this area. For the rest of the state, **mild** winters have contributed to a continuing population migration into Georgia.
### Why do you think Georgia’s climate might be attractive to the military and other industries?
**Mild** winters have also helped attract the military. A **mild** climate means that outdoor training, flights, and other military operations can go on **year-round.**
---
### Physical Features of Georgia
| Physical Feature | Description |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Savannah River** | - Serves as a natural boundary between South **Carolina** and Georgia <br>- Runs from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the **Atlantic** Ocean <br>- Native Americans used the river for commerce, trade, and **transportation** <br>- 1733: British established a colony at **Savannah** <br>- Today, trade goes up and down the river to **various** ports |
| **Chattahoochee River** | - Flows through three regions: Blue Ridge, **Piedmont**, Coastal Plain <br>- The Creeks (Muscogee) used the river for resources like **fishing**.<br>- During the steamboat era, the river was used for trading **goods** between the Gulf of Mexico and **Atlanta**.<br>- Today, the river is used for: <br> - **Recreational** activities (boating, fishing) <br>- **Industrial** reasons (power plant cooling) <br>- **Agricultural** reasons (watering crops) |
### How did rivers impact the settlement of Georgia?
As rivers from the north approach the **Fall Line**, the slope of the surface drops fairly quickly. The water picks up speed, providing a force to power mills and machinery. This **water power** was an important factor in **industry** along Fall Line river sites.
| **Barrier Islands** | - The Spanish used these islands for **military** work and to spread **Catholic** religion. <br>- Barrier islands help **protect** the coastline from weather and **erosion**. |
| **Okefenokee Swamp** | - **Seminole** Native American tribe moved in after the early inhabitants <br>- They were famous for fighting **in** different wars in the swamp <br>- President Franklin D. **Roosevelt** established as a national wildlife refuge in **1937** <br>- Home to many plants & animals |
| **Fall Line** | - Natural **boundary** that separates the Piedmont region from the **Coastal** Plains <br>- When the Piedmont region transitions to the Coastal Plains, there's a **change** in elevation. <br>- When a river or stream crosses this elevation change, it creates **waterfalls** and rapids. <br>- These rivers offer **hydroelectric** power, which is why many **factories** and **mills** are found in this area. |
| **Appalachian Mountains** | - Some of the **oldest** mountains in the United States <br>- Due to millions of years of **erosion**, the mountains are now much **lower** than they originally were <br>- The **Blue Ridge** Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range |
Feel free to adjust any specific data according to the context you are working with!
### Georgia’s Location
**Geography Terms: Define each of the key terms below:**
| Key Term | Definition |
|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Absolute Location | **The exact spot on the earth’s surface where a location is found** |
| Relative Location | **Location of one place in relation to another** |
| Prime Meridian | **Meridian (0° longitude) that runs through Greenwich, England, from which all other longitudes is measured.** |
| Equator | **Imaginary line that circles the earth at its widest part** |
**Answer the questions below about Georgia’s relative location:**
- Which hemispheres (2) is Georgia located in?
i. Northern Hemisphere
ii. Western Hemisphere
- Which continent is Georgia located on?
**North America**
- Which region of the United States is Georgia located in?
**Southeastern**
- Which states border Georgia?
Florida, **Alabama**, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
---
### Georgia’s Regions
| Region | Description |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Blue Ridge** | - Located **north of the Valley and Ridge region and east of the Piedmont region** <br>- Home to **Brasstown Bald**, the highest peak in the state <br>- Receives the state's **highest percentage of rainfall** <br>- **Tourism** is the leading industry |
| **Appalachian Plateau** | - Located in the **northwestern** corner of Georgia <br>- Near the borders of **Tennessee and Alabama** <br>- Bordered by the valley and ridge to the **east** and the **Coastal Plain** to the south <br>- The **smallest** region in Georgia <br>- **Coal** was extracted by digging into the hillside <br>- Farms were primarily for **subsistence** use <br>- Soil is **unfavorable** for large agricultural fields. It is too sandy and acidic. |
| **Ridge and Valley** | - Located north of the **Piedmont** <br>- Situated between the Blue Ridge and **Appalachian Plateau** region <br>- Valley soil: Very **ferile, thick, and good for crops** <br>- Ridge soil: Thinner, more **rocky, good for forested** regions <br>- Climate is very **moderate and very humid** <br>- Historically important for **iron** mining <br>- Dalton is a major center for **carpet** mills |
| **Piedmont** | - **Rolling** hills & shallow **valleys** <br>- Many **rivers** and streams <br>- **Oak** hickory forests <br>- Winters are typically **mild** <br>- Snow is rare, usually **1-2** inches <br>- Rainfall is influenced by **mountains**, which creates more precipitation due to **orographic** surfaces. <br>- Summers average around **80 degrees** <br>- The Piedmont region is home to: <br>- The **capital** of the state <br>- **Half** of Georgia's population <br>- Major cities like: Athens, **Atlanta**, Augusta, **Macon**, and Columbus |
| **Coastal Plain** | - Located in the **southern** half of Georgia <br>- Covers approximately **60%** of the state's total area <br>- Extends from the Fall Line (through **Macon** and **Columbus**) down to the Florida border <br>- Climate is fairly **warm** throughout most of the year <br>- Minimal **hard** freezes <br>- Heartland of Georgia's **agriculture** <br> - **Peanuts, Cotton, Peaches, Vidalia Onions** |
---
**Using the map identify which region of Georgia each number refers to.**
1- **Blue Ridge**
2- **Ridge and Valley**
3- **Piedmont**
4- **Coastal Plain**
5- **Appalachian Plateau**
---
### Describe Georgia’s Climate
Georgia’s **mild** temperatures have helped the state to grow and develop. The **mild** summers in the north Georgia mountains have attracted many new residents to this area. For the rest of the state, **mild** winters have contributed to a continuing population migration into Georgia.
### Why do you think Georgia’s climate might be attractive to the military and other industries?
**Mild** winters have also helped attract the military. A **mild** climate means that outdoor training, flights, and other military operations can go on **year-round.**
---
### Physical Features of Georgia
| Physical Feature | Description |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Savannah River** | - Serves as a natural boundary between South **Carolina** and Georgia <br>- Runs from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the **Atlantic** Ocean <br>- Native Americans used the river for commerce, trade, and **transportation** <br>- 1733: British established a colony at **Savannah** <br>- Today, trade goes up and down the river to **various** ports |
| **Chattahoochee River** | - Flows through three regions: Blue Ridge, **Piedmont**, Coastal Plain <br>- The Creeks (Muscogee) used the river for resources like **fishing**.<br>- During the steamboat era, the river was used for trading **goods** between the Gulf of Mexico and **Atlanta**.<br>- Today, the river is used for: <br> - **Recreational** activities (boating, fishing) <br>- **Industrial** reasons (power plant cooling) <br>- **Agricultural** reasons (watering crops) |
### How did rivers impact the settlement of Georgia?
As rivers from the north approach the **Fall Line**, the slope of the surface drops fairly quickly. The water picks up speed, providing a force to power mills and machinery. This **water power** was an important factor in **industry** along Fall Line river sites.
| **Barrier Islands** | - The Spanish used these islands for **military** work and to spread **Catholic** religion. <br>- Barrier islands help **protect** the coastline from weather and **erosion**. |
| **Okefenokee Swamp** | - **Seminole** Native American tribe moved in after the early inhabitants <br>- They were famous for fighting **in** different wars in the swamp <br>- President Franklin D. **Roosevelt** established as a national wildlife refuge in **1937** <br>- Home to many plants & animals |
| **Fall Line** | - Natural **boundary** that separates the Piedmont region from the **Coastal** Plains <br>- When the Piedmont region transitions to the Coastal Plains, there's a **change** in elevation. <br>- When a river or stream crosses this elevation change, it creates **waterfalls** and rapids. <br>- These rivers offer **hydroelectric** power, which is why many **factories** and **mills** are found in this area. |
| **Appalachian Mountains** | - Some of the **oldest** mountains in the United States <br>- Due to millions of years of **erosion**, the mountains are now much **lower** than they originally were <br>- The **Blue Ridge** Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range |
Feel free to adjust any specific data according to the context you are working with!