Georgia Geography DT # 1 Remediation

Georgia Geography

Discovery Ticket #1 Remediation Lesson

Appalachian Plateau

- located in the northwestern corner of the state

- Georgia’s smallest region

- sometimes called the “TAG” region (Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia all connect at one point)

- mining was an important economic activity in the region (coal was the most important product)

- due to poor soil, agriculture is limited

Multiple Choice

What is Georgia’s smallest region & is Georgia’s only source of coal deposits?

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

• Appalachian Plateau

Blue Ridge Region

- located in the northeastern portion of the state. The region is home to Georgia’s largest mountains, including Brasstown Bald which is the highest peak in the state and the southernmost point of the Appalachian Trail

Blue Ridge Region cont'd

- Important cities in the region include Dahlonega (site of America’s first Gold Rush)

- Receives the most precipitation in the state (over 80 inches of rain annually)

- Starting point of most of Georgia’s rivers.

Multiple Choice

Which region has Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s highest point?

• Ridge and Valley

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

Multiple Choice

Which region produces the greatest amount of precipitation?

• Blue Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

• Ridge and Valley

Multiple Choice

Which city can be found in the Blue Ridge region and is known for America’s first gold rush?

• Dahlonega

• Chickamauga

• Dalton

Ridge and Valley (a.k.a. Valley and Ridge)

- Characterized by low open valleys and narrow ridges

- Dalton is an important city due to its textile and carpet industry

- Major battle ground during the Civil War and is a major transportation route between Georgia and Tennessee.

Multiple Choice

Which region is known for carpet manufacturing?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley