GA Studies

this region begins at the fall line and extends south towards GA's border

• blue ridge

• valley and ridge

• piedmont

• coastal plains

this region has rolling hills and stretches across the 'middle' of GA. Has the highest population.

• piedmont

• coastal plains

• valley and ridge

• appalachian plateau

an area of land where the elevation decreases, impacting the flow of water in rivers and streams

• okefenokee swamp

• fall line

• savannah river

• barrier islands

extends into GA's northeast corner and lies within GA's blue ridge region

• okefenokee swamp

• chattahoochee river

• appalachian mountains

• barrier islands

This major transportation has carried supplies, furnished hydroelectric power, and provided drinking water to georgians.

• chattahoochee river

• savannah river

• fall line

• barrier islands

this transportation extends 300 miles up the border of GA and south carolina.

• chattahoochee river

• okefenokee swamp

• savannah river

• appalachian mountains

a series of small islands along GA's Atlantic coast

• barrier islands

• savannah river

• piedmont

• fall line

second largest body of freshwater swamp in the U.S.

• fall line

• okefenokee swamp

• chattahoochee river

• savannah river

Which number identifies the region that served as the primary cotton­ growing area and is the location of most of Georgia’s major cities?

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

How does the map show the economic importance of the Savannah River?(SS8G1)

• Most of Georgia's farm products are shipped along the river.

• Fishing in the river is a major Georgia industry.

• Much of Georgia's energy is produced along the river.

• Georgia sells the water from river.