Georgia Regions

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What is the Piedmont Region known for?

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It is hilly and has a lot of red clay.

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What happens to alligators if the Okefenokee Swamp water dries up?

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The alligators would die.

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What is the term for birds that leave Georgia during cold months and return in warmer months?

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Migration

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How are swamps and marshes similar?

Back

They both are wetlands.

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What is the largest region in Georgia that touches the Atlantic Ocean?

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Coastal Plain.

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What type of soil is found in the Coastal Plain region?

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Rich fertile soil and sandy soil.

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What is a wetland?

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A wetland is an area where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally.

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What is the significance of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia?

Back

They are known for their high elevation and beautiful scenery.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a change in an organism that helps it survive in its environment.

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What do we call the process of animals moving to find food and warmer climates?

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Migration.