Geography & Transportation of Georgia
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| What nation is Georgia in? | United States of America
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| What continent is Georgia in? | North America
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| What hemispheres is Georgia in? | North & Western
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| What is Georgia's longitude and latitude? | 30 - 35 N, 80 - 85 W
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| Describe the Appalachian Plateau region. | Smallest region. Rocky and steep. Coal and iron deposits.
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| Describe the Ridge and Valley region. | Steep ridges and long fertile valleys.
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| Describe the Blue Ridge Mountain region. | Highest point in Georgia - Brasstown Bald. Gold mines. Receives the most rainfall.
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| Describe the Piedmont region. | Most populated region. Contain the captital, Atlanta, and us. Soil contains red clay and granite.
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| Describe the Coastal Plain region. | Largest region in size. Lots of agriculture.
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| Why are the Appalachian Mountains important? | Contain valuable minerals and receives lots of rainfall.
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| Why is the Savannah River important? | Drinking water, Irrigation, Recreation, and Power.
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| Why is the Chattahoochee River important? | Drinking water, Irrigation, Recreation, and Power.
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| Why is the Fall Line important? | Waterfalls used for power in early days.
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| Why are the barrier islands important? | Tourism. Prevents erosion of the coast.
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| Why is the Okefenokee Swamp important? | Breeding ground for many types of wildlife.
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| What is Georgia's climate like? | Mild
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| How is a mild climate good for Georgia's agriculture? | Longer growing season.
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| How is a mild climate good for Georgia's industry? | Less lost work days due to inclement weather.
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| What are the 4 systems of transportation in Georgia? | railroad, interstate highways, deep-water ports, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
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| How do the 4 transportation systems help Georgia import and export goods from and to the world? | They give shippers options on how they can get their goods to as many people around the world as possible.
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| Describe the benefits of shipping using the railroad. | Can ship very heavy loads great distances across land.
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| Describe the benefits of shipping using the interstate highways. | Most common. Can ship loads across land quickly. Trucks can go more places than the other transportation systems.
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| Describe the benefits of shipping using deep-water ports. | Most common international method of shipping. Can ship tons and tons of cargo all over the world.
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| Describe the benefits of shipping using Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. | Can ship good all over the world quickly.
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| How do the 4 transportation systems create jobs for Georgians. | Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport biggest job center in Georgia. Helps Georgia's tourism (easier to get places). Jobs - construction, police, engineers, mechanics, gas stations, restaurants, dock workers, etc. The list goes on and on.
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