Geography of Georgia

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Continent

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The world’s largest land masses.

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Hemispheres

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Lines of latitude and longitude that divide the earth into halves.

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Nation

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A land mass inhabited by people who share a common territory and government.

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Lines of Latitude

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Imaginary lines that circle the Earth and are parallel to the Equator.

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Appalachian Plateau

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Georgia’s smallest region; in the northwestern corner of the state.

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Lines of Longitude

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Imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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Blue Ridge

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Georgia’s northeastern region receives the most precipitation.

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Climate

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A composite of prevailing weather conditions of a location.

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Coastal Plain

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Georgia’s largest region which makes up 3/5 of the state.

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Piedmont

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Georgia’s most populated region known for its red clay; also known as 'foot of the mountains'.