1. 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

2. 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.

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

4. 5 Geographic Regions of Georgia

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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