Georgia Geography and Physical Features

An area on Earth's surface with common characteristics, such as soil, vegetation, climate, landforms, recreation, or economic opportunities.

• Region

• Elevation

• Climate

• Barrier Island

The wearing away of the land by the action of wind or water.

• Fault

• Erosion

• Fall Line

• Aquifer

The average weather of a region over a long period of time.

• Region

• Weather

• Climate

• Precipitation

The point at which hilly or mountainous lands meet the coastal plain. Natural waterfalls occur here.

• Fall Line

• Barrier Islands

• Appalachian Trail

• Blue Ridge

Which river is a natural border between Georgia and Alabama?

• St. Mary's River

• Chattahoochee River

• Savanna River

• Altamaha River

In which region does the Appalachian Trail begin?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plain

• Valley and Ridge

Which ocean borders Georgia?

• Pacific Ocean

• Savannah Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Atlantic Ocean

Which TWO hemispheres is Georgia located in?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

What is the dominant industry in the Appalachian Plateau?

• Film

• Coal Mining

• Farming

• Timber

The state of Georgia is located in which region of the United States?

• Southwestern

• Southeastern

• Northeastern

• Northwestern