Geography of Georgia (SS8G1)

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This region is the western most region of Georgia. It features cooler temperatures than the rest of the state and borders Alabama and Tennessee.

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Appalachian Plateau

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Made up of several islands off Georgia's coast; inhabited by Native Americans; the Spanish built several missions on these islands.

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Barrier Islands

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These make up the Southernmost point in the Great Appalachian Mountain chain; located in the Blue Ridge region

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Blue Ridge Mountains

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Georgia's northeastern region; receives more rainfall than any other region; many major rivers begin here.

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Blue Ridge

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Highest mountain peak in Georgia; located in the Blue Ridge region

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Brasstown Bald

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Major river that starts as a small spring in the Blue Ridge region. It flows south and creates a natural border between Alabama and Georgia.

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Chattahoochee River

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Georgia's largest region; makes up 3/5 of the state; flat landscape and warm climate allow for the growing of a wide variety of agricultural crops such as peanuts, onions, and watermelons

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Coastal Plain

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An imaginary line where there is a drop in elevation and it divides the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain

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Fall Line

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Georgia is located on which continent?

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North America

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Located in the Coastal Plain; largest freshwater swamp in North America

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Okefenokee Swamp