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Geographic Regions of GA

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This region lies between theBlue Ridge Mountains and the

Appalachian Plateau. The area hasLow open valleys and narrow ridges.

Also known for it’s apples.

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What is

The Ridge and Valley Region

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This region has gently sloping hills in the north and flatlands in the south.

It stretches from the foothills in Northern Georgia to the central part

of the state.

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What is

The Piedmont

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This region is also known as the “TAG Corner”. It is the smallest geographic region of Georgia. This region is also

called the Cumberland Plateau.

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What is

The Appalachian Plateau Region

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This region in Georgia is known for it’s rugged beauty. It is located in the

northeastern part of the state, and is part of the Appalachian Highlands

stretched from New York to Alabama. Also contains the highest peak in

Georgia.

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What is

The Blue Ridge Region

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This area occupies about 3/5 of the state. This is a major agricultural region. It is the largest region in

Georgia.

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What is

The Coastal Plain

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This is the point at which the hilly or mountainous lands meet the coastal

plain.

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What is the

Fall Line

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This is a low-lying area where water lies close to the surface

creating sloughs, swamps, bogs, ponds, and marshes.

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A Wetland

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These protect the coastal beaches by blocking much of the wind, sands, and water

that could erode the mainland.

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What are

Barrier Islands

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This is the portion of the continent that extends into

the ocean.

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What is

The Continental Shelf

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This term describes the water thatFlows between the barrier islands

And the mainland.

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What is

Inter coastal Waterway

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This solid granite mountain rises 750 ft

above GA’s piedmont. It has a confederate

memorial carved into it’s side.

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What is

Stone Mountain

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This wonder is known as the “Little Grand Canyon”. It is located near Lumpkin,

GA and is a state park.

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What is

Providence Canyon

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This wonder was often frequented by a Progressive Era President and is known for the naturally

warm water that flows from the hillsides of Pine mountain.

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What is

Warm Springs

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This wonder covers half a million acres and was

once part of the Atlantic Ocean floor.

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What is

The Okeefenokee Swamp

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This wonder is often called the “Niagara Falls of the South”. Characterized by granite walls and steep

cliffs.

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What is

Tallulah Gorge

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This is the term that describes physical features such as mountains or plateaus.

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What is

Topography

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The term that describes the halves of the earth.

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What is

Hemisphere

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These lines are often called parallels. They run from east to west, but measure from

north to south.

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What are

Lines of latitude

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These lines are known as Meridians. They run from

North to South but measure from East to West.

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What are

Lines of Longitude

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This term refers to a places exact location on the earth’s

surface.

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What is

Absolute Location

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This term describes a continuous movement or flow

of air.

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What is a

Wind current

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This term describes warmer tan normal pacific Ocean temperatures and causes erratic weather

patterns

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What is

El Nino

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This type of weather phenomena uses heat from water that is 80 degrees or warmer to spawn high winds and

heavy waves.

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What is a

Hurricane

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This is a term that describes “rivers in the ocean”

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What is

Ocean Current

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Georgia’s mild climate gives the state four

distinct what?

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What are

Seasons

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How many barrier islands does Georgia have?

What is

14

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Name three crops that are grown in the Coastal Plain

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What are

Peanuts, Cotton, and Onions

The highest peak in Georgia is?

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What is

Brasstown Bald

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Atlanta is located in what geographic region?

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What is

the Piedmont

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What is the official state song of Georgia?

What is “Georgia On My Mind”

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The Final Jeopardy Category is

Major Cities in Georgia

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Name four of the eight largest cities in Georgia.

What are Augusta, Macon, Atlanta,

Savannah, Columbus, Albany, Athens, or

Rome

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