SS8G1 1. Georgia a. Located in the South b. Located in the Southeast. c. Located in the United States of America. d. Located on the continent of North America. e. Located in the Northern and Western Hemisphere.

2. Appalachian Plateau a. The smallest region in the state. b. It encompasses just Dade County in the extreme northwestern corner. c. Lookout Mountain is located in this region of narrow valleys and wooded ridges.

3. Valley and Ridge a. This region consists of several mountain ridges and the valleys created between them. b. Mining and farming are the main industries in this region. c. Located between the Appalachian Plateau and the Blue Ridge regions.

4. Blue Ridge a. This region contains the southernmost point of the Appalachian Mountains b. Location of the highest point in Georgia (Brasstown Bald, 4784 feet above sea level). c. Located in Northeast Georgia. d. The first gold rush in the United States took place here in 1828.

5. Piedmont a. This region is the most populated region of the state. b. It was once the home of many cotton plantations; today cars and airplanes are built here. c. Most of Georgia’s famous peaches come from this region. d. Location of rich, red, and fertile soil.

6. Coastal Plain a. Begins at the fall line and extends south to Georgia’s border with Florida and east to the Atlantic Ocean. b. Peanut, cotton and vegetable farming takes place in this region. c. Largest region in Georgia. d. Home to the Okefenokee Swamp and the Barrier Islands

7. Fall Line a. Creates a line of waterfalls that make boat travel difficult. Many b. Connects Augusta, Milledgeville, Macon, and Columbus. c. Divides Georgia’s sources of water.

8. Okefenokee Swamp a. The second largest freshwater swamp in the United States. Islands, lakes, and prairies separate moss-covered forests. b. This National Wildlife Refuge is home to more than 1,000 types of plants and animals. c. Located in the Coastal Plain in Southeast Georgia.

9. Appalachian Mountains a. The southern end of the Appalachian Mountain chain lies within Georgia’s Blue Ridge region. b. Mining put this area on the map—gold discovered near Dahlonega in 1828 started the first gold rush. c. Today, tourists enjoy the region’s beauty and cool weather. d. An early barrier to settlers moving west.

10. Chattahoochee River a. Georgia grew up along this river. b. This major transportation artery has carried cotton, delivered power to textile mills, moved freight, furnished hydroelectric power, and provided drinking water to Atlanta and Columbus. c. Sets a partial border between Alabama and Georgia.

11. Savannah River a. The growth of Savannah and its ocean port is due in large part to this river, which transports goods into and out of Georgia’s interior. b. Provides drinking water to cities like Augusta and Savannah. c. Provides the border between South Carolina and Georgia.

12. Barrier Islands a. In Georgia’s early years, forts were built here to protect Georgia’s coast. b. Today, the Barrier Islands are a popular tourist attraction. c. Located in the Coastal Plain

G2 REVIEW. GEORGIA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS A. THEY WORK TOGETHER, TRANSFERRING CARGO AMONG THE VARIOUS MODES OF TRANSPORT (SEA, LAND, AIR, AND RAIL), TO PROVIDE GEORGIANS WITH GOODS PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES AS WELL AS OVERSEAS. B. PROVIDES STATE PRODUCERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WITH EXCELLENT WAYS TO DISTRIBUTE THEIR PRODUCTS TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. C. GEORGIA HAS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN WORLD TRADE THROUGH ITS TRANSPORTATION NETWORK. D. GEORGIA’S INVESTMENT IN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IS A TREMENDOUS FACTOR IN THE SUCCESS OF GEORGIA’S BUSINESSES!

The Interstate Highway System a. Four of the nation’s important interstate highways (I-95, I-75, and I-20) pass through Georgia, bringing items from all over the country.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport a. Atlanta’s international airport is one of the busiest in the world, handling close to 54,000 metric tons of cargo, imported and exported, in an average month.

The Deepwater Ports of Savannah and Brunswick a. Georgia’s deepwater ports handle enormous loads of cargo, including automobiles, as well as containers.

CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroads a. Railroad freight carriers move millions of tons of cargo every year, including chemicals, coal, and construction materials.

Trucks a. Deliver fresh Georgia products like peaches and poultry all over the nation. b. Also carry shipments and containers to seaports, airports, or rail depots.

Ships a. Carry shipments and containers to consumers and manufacturers in other countries.

Airplanes a. Carry people and products all over the globe

Railroad Freight Cars a. Originate out of Atlanta b. Distribute goods nationally and internationally.

G2 REVIEW. GEORGIA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS A. THEY WORK TOGETHER, TRANSFERRING CARGO AMONG THE VARIOUS MODES OF TRANSPORT (SEA, LAND, AIR, AND RAIL), TO PROVIDE GEORGIANS WITH GOODS PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES AS WELL AS OVERSEAS. B. PROVIDES STATE PRODUCERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WITH EXCELLENT WAYS TO DISTRIBUTE THEIR PRODUCTS TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. C. GEORGIA HAS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN WORLD TRADE THROUGH ITS TRANSPORTATION NETWORK. D. GEORGIA’S INVESTMENT IN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IS A TREMENDOUS FACTOR IN THE SUCCESS OF GEORGIA’S BUSINESSES!

The Interstate Highway System a. Three of the nation’s important interstate highways (I-95, I-75, and I-20) pass through Georgia, bringing items from all over the country.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport a. Atlanta’s international airport is one of the busiest in the world, handling close to 54,000 metric tons of cargo, imported and exported, in an average month.

The Deepwater Ports of Savannah and Brunswick a. Georgia’s deepwater ports handle enormous loads of cargo, including automobiles, as well as containers.

CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroads a. Railroad freight carriers move millions of tons of cargo every year, including chemicals, coal, and construction materials.

Trucks a. Deliver fresh Georgia products like peaches and poultry all over the nation. b. Also carry shipments and containers to seaports, airports, or rail depots.

Ships a. Carry shipments and containers to consumers and manufacturers in other countries.

Airplanes a. Carry people and products all over the globe

Railroad Freight Cars a. Originate out of Atlanta b. Distribute goods nationally and internationally.