Transcript Study Guide for Semester Exam

5 Regions
Map Skills
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Known for its narrow ridges and valleys
Industries like textile and carpet are found
here
Apple capital of Elijay is found here!
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This region is known for it’s beauty
Highest annual precipitation
Brasstown Bald located in this region
The beginning of the Appalachain Trail is
here at Springer Mountain
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Largest of the regions
Farming dominates this region
Flat with grasslands and pine forests
Okefenokee and Barrier Islands are located in
this region
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This region is known as the “foot of the
mountains”
Georgia’s political, economic, social centers
are in this region
Most of Georgia’s population lives here
Stone Mountain and Lake Lanier are physical
features of this region
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Smallest of all regions
Lookout and Sand Mountains located here
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National
Military Park are found here
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Separates the Coastal Plain from the
Piedmont region
Georgia’s first industries were located here
Was once Georgia’s ancient coastline
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Highest point in Georgia
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Know where it is located on your map
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Name means land of trembling earth
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Located in Coastal Plain region
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Worlds largest exposed piece of granite
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Beginning (or end) of the Appalachian Trail
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Freshwater source
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Underground
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In south Georgia
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The Savannah River is the natural boundary
between Georgia and South Carolina
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Protects coastline from storms off the
Georgia coast
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Natural boundary between Georgia and
Alabama
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Home to the Little White House and Franklin
D. Roosevelt
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An area where freshwater and saltwater mix
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1,000 mile long inland waterway that runs
from New York City to Miami, Florida