Standard Georgia SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location. A.Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres. B. Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia; include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain

HEMISPHERE CONTINENT NATION REGION SS8G1 The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location. a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.

Region An area with common features/characteristics that may be economic, physical or cultural. How many different regions does Georgia have?

5 Geographic Regions of Georgia

Appalachian Plateau Cloudland Canyon Smallest region Limestone caves, canyons, rock formations NW Corner of state Lookout Mt: Battle of Chickamauga – Civil War Elevation = up to 2000 ft Scenic areas Cloudland Canyon Only source of coal in GA Agriculture is limited

Ridge and Valley Located b/w Blue Ridge and Appalachian Plateau Narrow ridges that run parallel to the open valleys. Georgia’s best source of Apples Carpet capital of the world (Dalton) Beginning of Appalachian Trail Major transportation route between Georgia and Tennessee

Blue Ridge Northeastern part of the state Southern most point of Appalachian Mt. Range Georgia’s most scenic region = tourism is the primary industry Brasstown Bald – GA’s highest point (4,784 Feet) Most rainfall (precipitation) in Georgia Source of the Savannah and Chattahoochee Rivers

Piedmont Mean “foot of the mountains” Most Populated Rolling hills Bedrock – solid granite base just beneath the surface Red clay We live here Home of many of Georgia’s largest cities including Atlanta

Coastal Plain Largest Region: takes up 3/5 of Georgia Flat Two Parts: Inner & Outer Inner: Agricultural Heartland (peanuts, Vidalia onions) Outer: Many pine trees = Wood Pulp, Okefenokee Swamp Mild Climate 100 miles of Coastline