Georgia's geography ppt

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3. Hemispheres Hemi- half Sphere- solid circular figure In which two hemispheres is Georgia located?

4. Continents On which continent is Georgia located?

5. Nation To which nation does Georgia belong?

6. Region In which U.S. region can Georgia be found?

7. Georgia's Location Georgia is located in which two hemispheres ? Georgia is located on what continent ? Georgia is located in which nation ? Georgia is located in which region of the United States?

8. Georgia’s Geography

9. Five Physical Regions of Georgia 1: Blue Ridge 2: Ridge and Valley 3: Appalachian Plateau 4: Piedmont 5: Coastal Plain 1. 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 .

10. Physical Map of Georgia a b c d e f g A: Fall Line B: Barrier Islands C: Okefenokee Swamp D: Appalachian Mts. E: Blue Ridge Mts. F: Savannah River G: Chattahoochee River

11. In which region would you find these landforms?

12. Appalachian Plateau Location Farthest NW corner of GA Climate Mild summers; cooler winters due to higher elevation; some snow and ice in winter Resources/Agriculture Not good for farming Some corn and soybeans grown here Features & Facts Smallest region Lookout Mountain & Cloudland Canyon Caving is popular Economics Most profitable industries are tourism and forestry Coal, iron ore, and limestone mined here

13. In which region would you find these landforms?

14. Coastal Plains Location? Southern half of the state; largest region Stretches from east to west state boundaries Climate? Humid and subtropical Long, hot summers and mild winters Resources/Agriculture Fertile soil; most of state’s crops Peanuts, Vidalia onions, pecans, soybeans, cotton tourism Features & Facts Barrier islands & O kefenokee swamp Inner Plains (farmland) & Outer Plains (coast & swampland) Economics Pulp & paper industry Commercial fishing Tourism near barrier islands Deepwater ports

15. In which region would you find these landforms?

16. Blue Ridge Location Northeast corner Southern Appalachian Mts . Climate Most rainfall. Savannah and Chattahoochee rivers originate here Cooler due to higher elevation Resources/Agriculture Small farms in valleys produce apples, corn, other vegetables Pastures home to large animals Features & Facts Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s highest peak Beginning of the Appalachian trail Dahlonega; 1st gold rush town Economics Harvesting timber Historically: mining gold

17. In which region would you find these landforms?

18. Piedmont Location North of Coastal Plains Stretches from east to west state boundaries Climate Hot summers, mild winters Some snow possibility Resources/Agriculture A lot of agricultural production ; cotton, soy, wheat, poultry/eggs, hogs, cattle/beef, peaches (along Fall Line) Features & Facts Gently rolling hills; “foot of the hills” Red clay Urban cities of Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta, and Macon. Most populous region. Stone Mountain Economics A lot of manufacturing and large scale farming National & international businesses

19. In which region would you find these landforms?

20. Ridge and Valley Location Northwest GA; east of Appalachian Plateau Climate Similar to Appalachian Plateau Resources/Agriculture 4% of valley is used as pasture & farmland Corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton Pine timber Features & Facts Dalton, the carpet capital of the world Numerous caves Economics Textile & carpets Some mining

21. Quick Review Smallest? Appalachian Plateau Largest? Coastal Plains Most Populated? Piedmont Carpets? Ridge and Valley Gold? Blue Ridge Most rainfall? Blue Ridge Peaches ? Piedmont & Coastal Plains (mostly along Fall Line) Peanuts ? Coastal Plains Swamp ? Coastal Plains Brasstown Bald ? Blue Ridge Lookout Mountain ? Appalachian Plateau Mining? Appalachian Plateau (and a little Valley & Ridge) Cattle & Poultry? Piedmont

22. Think About It Savannah was one of Georgia’s first permanent settlements. Why do you think colonists chose this location back in the 1700s?

23. Savannah River Forms the eastern border between Georgia and South Carolina Historically Explored by De Soto Good settlement location for natives and first Georgians Today: Shipping Cooling nuclear power plants Hydroelectric power Drinking water

24. Chattahoochee River Partially forms Georgia’s western border with Alabama Historically used for… Transportation for Native Americans (Too difficult to use for transportation today due to shallowness and rocky waters) Currently used for… industry, drinking water (especially for ATL), and recreation

25. Barrier Islands A 100 mile line of islands. Called barrier islands because they block land from wind, sand, and water erosion. Nationally protected parks and seashores Historically used for missions, forts, and plantations.

26. Okefenokee Swamp Largest freshwater swamp in North America (700 square miles) War between colonists and natives fought here Used to be a source of timber, until FDR turned the swamp into a wildlife refuge area.

27. The Fall Line Natural boundary between the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions Significant drop in elevation, creating a line of waterfalls Because it was the end of navigable waters for early settlers, many explorers set up forts & towns along the Fall Line Used to be the location of the Atlantic coast in the Mesozoic era Used for mills and hydroelectric power

28. Appalachian Mountains Found in northern regions of the state Rounded and weathered, after millions of years of erosion Brasstown Bald – highest peak in the state – found in Blue Ridge region Gold found near Dahlonega in 1828 began the country’s gold rush

29. What are the different ways Georgia utilizes TRANSPORTAITON?

30. Georgia's Transportation Systems Economic impact Local impact: provide job opportunities Helps the development of cities Brings tourists to the state Domestic and international trade (exports and imports)

31. How did water affect Georgia’s development?

32. Historical Importance of Water Chattahoochee, Savannah, and St. Mary’s rivers create natural boundaries for Georgia Natives & early settlers used rivers for food and transportation Water used for rice and cotton farming Ports of Savannah & Brunswick used for trade Rivers transported goods & people as settlers expanded into native lands

33. Georgia’s Climate Mostly mild/moderate, with subtropical temperatures near the coast. 4 distinct seasons Mild climate=major companies, longer growing seasons, natural irrigation Vertical climate: the temperature drops as the elevation rises Precipitation: Snow melts and runs off into streams and lakes Avg. 42-50 inches of rain per year