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 Georgias ID: 695318
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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.Slide2
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 PlainSlide3
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.Slide4
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
.Slide5
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. Slide6
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.Slide7
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.Slide8
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