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1 Georgia Geography Study Guide
SS8G1: The students will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location. SS8G2: The students will explain how the Interstate Highway System, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and Georgia’s deepwater ports help drive the state’s economy.

2 Georgia’s Location and Regions
*Georgia is located in the North Western Hemisphere, on the North American continent. *There are 5 states that border Georgia: Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama *There are 5 regions in Georgia: Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain

3 Northern Georgia *The three regions of extreme North Georgia are: Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley, and Blue Ridge *Blue Ridge is known for its use of hydroelectric power. *Ridge and Valley is known for farming and the textile industry. *In the Appalachian Plateau is a region called the TAG Corner which is where Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia meet.

4 The Piedmont Region *The Piedmont Region is the economic hub of the State. There are many major cities there which include: Atlanta, Athens, Rome, Gainesville, and Augusta.

5 Special Features of Georgia
*Okefenokee Swamp – known as the “land of the trembling earth”, was once the home of the Seminole Indians, but is now set aside as a National Wildlife Refuge *Georgia’s highest peak is Brasstown Bald, at a height of 4,876 ft.

6 Climate in Georgia *The rainiest seasons in Georgia are the Winter and Summer. *Georgia’s mild climate makes Forestry and Farming key industries. *The mild climate also makes Georgia a favorite tourist spot. *Georgia, and the rest of the planet are experiencing global warming.

7 Georgia’s Transportation
*The Interstate Highway System is important to Georgia’s economy. *It was first built to transport the military but is now helpful to connect cities and people with goods. *Interstates 20, 75, and 85 all go through Atlanta and help make it a center for transportation in the state. *The two major North/South Interstate Highway Systems in Georgia are I-95 and I-75. *Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is one of the busiest in the world with over 1000 airplanes passing through.

8 Georgia’s Deep Water Ports
*Georgia’s economy is partly driven by two deep water ports: Savannah and Brunswick *At terminals, goods that are coming into the country are unloaded from ships where they are then placed on trains or trucks and sent to distribution centers


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