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1 AKS 30 & 49 Review

2 Question 1: Which continent on the map is GA located on? What is the name of that Continent?

3 Question 1: Which continent on the map is GA located on? # 5 What is the name of that Continent? North America

4 Question 2: Which two hemispheres is Georgia located in?

5 Question 2: Which two hemispheres is Georgia located in? - Northern Hemisphere & Western Hemisphere

6 Question 3: What nation is GA located in?

7 Question 3: What nation is GA located in? - The United States of America

8 Question 4: What region of the U.S.A. is GA located in?

9 Question 4: What region of the U.S.A. is GA located in? - Southeast

10 Question 5: List the five states that border Georgia:

11 Question 5: List the five states that border Georgia: - Florida (FL), Alabama (AL), Tennessee (TN), North Carolina (NC) & South Carolina (SC)

12 Question 6: Describe the major characteristics of the Blue Ridge region (major physical features, climate, economic contributions):

13 Question 6: Describe the major characteristics of the Blue Ridge region (major physical features, climate, economic contributions): - Appalachian Mts., Brasstown Bald the highest peak, Vertical Climate w/ more precipitation than any other region, mining, tourism and apples

14 Question 7: Describe the major characteristics of the Ridge & Valley region (climate, economic contributions):

15 Question 7: Describe the major characteristics of the Ridge & Valley region (climate, economic contributions): - Textile industry (Dalton, GA known as “Carpet Capital of the world), apples & vertical climate

16 Question 8: Describe the major characteristics of the Appalachian Plateau region (location, major physical features, economic contributions):

17 Question 8: Describe the major characteristics of the Appalachian Plateau region (location, major physical features, economic contributions): TAG Corner (TN, AL, GA meet here), lookout mountain & cloudland canyon Only source of coal in GA

18 Question 9: Describe the major characteristics of the Piedmont region (major physical features, economic contributions, population):

19 Question 9: Describe the major characteristics of the Piedmont region (major physical features, economic contributions, population): Stone Mountain Poultry industry, granite mining, high-tech & also very agriculturally productive Over ½ state’s pop. is located here (Atlanta)

20 Question 10: Describe the major characteristics of the Coastal Plain region (major physical features, economic contributions):

21 Question 10: Describe the major characteristics of the Coastal Plain region (major physical features, economic contributions): Okefenokee Swamp, Barrier Islands Crops: peaches, pecans, Vidalia onions, cotton – most agriculturally productive region Pulp/paper production & naval stores

22 Question 11: Describe what the fall line is & its importance on the historical development of GA:

23 Question 11: Describe what the fall line is & its importance on the historical development of GA: A steep drop in elevation that separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain It was used as an early source of power, so many major cities emerged along it

24 Question 12: Describe the location & importance of the Appalachian Mountains in GA:

25 Question 12: Describe what the importance of the Appalachian Mountains in GA: Located in the northeastern corner of GA Highest elevation in the state Because of the abundant rainfall in this region, this is the source of the major rivers in GA

26 Question 13: Describe the location & importance of the Okefenokee Swamp in GA:

27 Question 13: Describe the location & importance of the Okefenokee Swamp in GA: Located on the border between GA & FL Largest freshwater wetland in North America Very biodiverse

28 Question 14: Describe the location & importance of the Barrier Islands in GA:

29 Question 14: Describe the location & importance of the Barrier Islands in GA: Located along GA’s 100 mile long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean Protects the mainland from wind & water erosion

30 Question 15: Describe the location & importance of the Chattahoochee River in GA:

31 Question 15: Describe the location & importance of the Chattahoochee River in GA: Starts in N. GA mountains and forms most of our western border with Alabama and empties into the Gulf of Mexico Provides fresh drinking water to the city of Atlanta

32 Question 16: Describe the location & importance of the Savannah River in GA:

33 Question 16: Describe the location & importance of the Savannah River in GA: Starts in the mountains of SC and forms most of our eastern border with South Carolina and empties into the Atlantic Ocean Location of one of our major deepwater ports in the state

34 Question 17: List the 4 modes of transportation in chronological order when they were introduced to GA:

35 Question 17: List the 4 modes of transportation in chronological order when they were introduced to GA: Deepwater Ports Railways Airports Interstate Highways

36 Question 18: How are the four main modes of transportation interconnected?

37 Question 18: How are the four main modes of transportation interconnected? They work together to provide GA consumers with goods and services from all over the globe

38 Question 19: How does EACH transportation method create jobs for Georgians?

39 Question 19: How does EACH transportation method create jobs for Georgians? HJA – Pilots, mechanics, stewards, concessions, etc. Interstates – Service industry, truckers, toll booth operators, road maintenance, etc. Railroads – conductors, engineers, laborers, etc. Deepwater Ports – captains, dock workers, crane operators, etc.

40 Question 20: How do business owners take advantage of the different transportation methods to make their business a success?

41 Question 20: How do business owners take advantage of the different transportation methods to make their business a success? Many businesses have located in GA due to the great infrastructure we have in place For example, interstates to ship products domestically, HAJ & deepwater ports to ship internationally

42 Question 21: Name the three major highways that run through metro Atlanta:

43 Question 21: Name the three major highways that run through metro Atlanta: I – 20 I – 85 I – 75

44 Question 22: What are the two deepwater ports in Georgia?

45 Question 22: What are the two deepwater ports in Georgia? Savannah
Brunswick

46 Question 23: What is the busiest airport in Georgia? What’s the impact on the region?

47 Question 23: What is the busiest airport in Georgia? What’s the impact on the region? HJA has over 100 million people who travel through it annually International businesses have located their headquarters here (creating lots of jobs) due to the airport

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