1. + Geography Study Guide Unit 1 Review

2. + 1. Label the 5 geographic regions of Georgia. 2. Write the following descriptions under the title of the region in which each one belongs.

3. + #1 & 2 TAG Chickamauga Limestone caves Sandy soil Appalachian Plateau

4. + #1 & 2 Apple production Dalton Ridge and Valley

5. + #1 & 2 Most precipitation Brasstown Bald Blue Ridge

6. + #1 & 2 50% of population Atlanta Industry and business Rolling hills Piedmont

7. + #1 & 2 Touches the ocean Peanuts Okefenokee Swamp Coastal Plain

8. + 3. What protects Georgia’s beaches from erosion? Barrier Islands

9. + 4. What separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plains? The Fall Line

10. + 5. What is Dalton known for producing? Carpet

11. + 6. Georgia’s climate brings many people to live in the state. Why would climate matter to those people? Less dangerous weather Big tourist industry Farming – longer growing season Lower living cost Fewer weather related work/school absences

12. + 7. What does TAG stand for? Tennessee Alabama Georgia

13. + 8. Why are Georgia’s deepwater ports important to the state? Name at least 2 reasons. Trade with the world Job opportunities Tax $ for the state

14. + 9. Which two hemispheres is Georgia located? Northern Western

15. + 10. List the states that border Georgia. Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama

16. + 13. What was the original purpose for building the interstate highway system? Movement of the military

17. + 14. Why are Brunswick and Savannah important for the state of Georgia? They are the locations of Georgia’s two major deep water ports

18. + 15. What major cities are located on the fall line? Columbus Macon Augusta

19. + 16. On which continent is Georgia located? North America

20. + A. Choose one of Georgia’s 5 geographic regions to describe in depth. Identify and explain the region’s climate, location, and physical features. Evaluate the region’s economic impact on Georgia.

21. + B. Explain how each of the four transportation systems in Georgia have affected the state’s trade over the years. Please give detail.