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| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| What Georgia city was the site of America's First Gold Rush? | Dahlonega | |
| Savannah River are in what regions? | Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Blue Ridge | |
| Chattahoochee River are in what regions? | Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Blue Ridge | |
| Barrier Islands are in what regions? | Coastal Plains (outer area) | |
| Okefenokee Swamp are in what regions? | Coastal Plains (outer area) | |
| Appalachian Plateau Location | Farthest to the northwest corner of Georgia; It's the TAG area | |
| Appalachian Plateau Climate | Mild Summers; cooler than other parts of the state due to higher elevation; some snow and ice in winter | |
| Appalachian Plateau Resources/Agriculture | Limited due to poor farming Some corn and soybeans grown here | |
| Appalachian Plateau Features & Facts | Smallest region Cloudland Canyon & Lookout Mt. are placed there Flat with slopes, above valleys | |
| Appalachian Plateau Economics | Tourism and forestry are most profitable Mining Coal, Iron Ore and Limestone | |
| Valley & Ridge Location | Northwest of Georgia and is east of the Appalachian Plateau | |
| Valley & Ridge Climate | Similar to Appalachian Plateau and has mild summers (just like the Appalachian Plateau | |
| Valley & Ridge Resources/Agriculture | 4% of valley is used as pasture & farmland Corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton Pine Timber | |
| Valley & Ridge Features & Facts | Dalton, Carpet Capital of the world Numerous Caves Parallel ridges and wide valleys | |
| Valley & Ridge Economics | Textile and carpet production And some mining | |
| Blue Ridge Location | Northeast corner of the state Southern portion mountains | |
| Blue Ridge Climate | Most rainfall. Savannah and Chattahoochee rivers start here Cooler due to high elevation | |
| Blue Ridge Resources/Agriculture | Small farms in valleys produce apples, corn and other vegetables Pastures home to large livestock | |
| Blue Ridge Features & Facts | Blue Ridge Mountains. Brasstown Bald. Georgia highest peak. Beginning of the Appalachian trail. Dahlonega: 1st gold rush town | |
| Blue Ridge Economics | Historically: mining Harvesting timber Mining gold Land is protected | |
| Piedmont Location | North of the coastal plains and stretches from east to west boundaries of Georgia | |
| Piedmont Climate | Hot summers Mild winters Maybe some snow | |
| Piedmont Resources/Agriculture | A lot of agricultural production: cotton, soy, wheat, poultry/eggs. hogs, cattle beef | |
| Piedmont Features & Facts | Gently rolling hills; Red clay, Major cities of Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta, and Macon Stone Mountain | |
| Piedmont Economics | A lot of manufacturing and large scale farming; timber harvesting National and International Businesses | |
| What does "TAG" mean? | Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia | |
| Coastal Plains Location | Southern half of the state Stretches from east to west borders of Georgia | |
| Coastal Plains Climate | Humid and subtropical Long, hot summers Mild winters | |
| Coastal Plains Resources/Agriculture | Fertile soil; peanuts, peaches, soybeans, cotton, Vidalia onions and pecans | |
| Coastal Plains Features & Facts | Inner Plains: Farmlands Outer Plains: Coast Swampland Barrier Islands & Okefenokee Swamp | |
| Coastal Plains Economics | Pulp & Paper industry Commercial fishing tourism near barrier islands deepwater ports | |
| The smallest region | Appalachian Plateau | |
| The largest region | Coastal Plains | |
| Dalton, The Carpet County | Valley & Ridge | |
| Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta, Macon Stone Mountain | Piedmont | |
| Brasstown Bald. Georgia highest peak | Blue Ridge | |
| Dahlonega | Blue Ridge | |
| Valley & Ridge | Textile and carpet production | |
| What borders the south area of Georgia | St. Mary's River | |
| The 1# industry | Service is most popular like Piedmont, population ties with industry Agriculture makes most economic impact | |
| Debt | Money you owe to the bank | |
| Expenditures | The amount or total money you have spent on something or a whole thing. | |
| Credit | An arrangement to obtain money, goods, or services with a promise to pay later | |
| Income | The amount of money you earn from working, any money you receive is income | |
| Profit | The amount of money you earn minus your expenditures | |
| Saving | The money you keep and not spend for another use like medical emergencies and more | |
| Risk | The possibility of financial lost | |
| Investing | Using money in hopes of gaining more in the future by lending to a business in exchange for a share of profits | |
| Budget | A tracking of what you spend your money on and how you spend your money, and it's a plan for spending | |
| Bankruptcy | A legal proceeding involving a person or business that is unable to repay outstanding debts | |
| Georgia's two deep water ports | Brunswick River and Savannah River | |
| Two different types of court | Trial and Appellate courts | |
| These two courts serve a -year term (trial judges) | 4 year term | |
| Appellate courts include | Supreme Court and Court of Appeal | |
| Supreme Court and Court of Appeal serve a -year term | 6 year term | |
| Supreme Court is the highest court with | 9 Justices | |
| Are judges elected or appointed | Elected | |
| Are juvenile judges elected or appointed | Appointed | |
| Are Magistrate court judges elected or appointed | Both | |
| Criminal Law | Laws created to protect society from wrong-doers | |
| Civil Law | Laws created to deal with conflict between individuals. An agreement or money could come out of the argument/conflict. | |
| Felonies | Serious crimes like murder, aggravated, assault, kidnapping, and arson. Punishment: Minimum of 1 year in prison | |
| Capital Crimes | Extremely serious crimes like treason, aircraft hijacking, kidnapping with bodily harm, and murder. Potential death penalty | |
| Misdemeanors | Less serious crimes like petty theft, public intoxication, reckless driving, and vandalism. Punishments: At most a year in prison, and/or a fine | |
| Judges are elected for what courts? | State, Probate, Superior, Court of Appeals, and Georgia Supreme Court | |
| The first process of the Pre-Trial Process | Arrest | |
| The second process of the Pre-Trial Process | Booking | |
| The third process of the Pre-Trial Process | Initial Appearance (First Appearance) | |
| The fourth process of the Pre-Trial Process | Preliminary Hearing | |
| The fifth process of the Pre-Trial Process | Grand Jury Indictment | |
| The sixth process of the Pre-Trial Process | Arraignment | |
| The seventh process of the Pre-Trial Process | Assignment before Superior Court | |
| The eighth process of the Pre-Trial Process | Admitting Guilt/Plea Bargaining | |
| The first process of the Trial Process | Selecting a jury | |
| The second process of the Trial Process | Opening Statements of the attorneys on what they would like to prove | |
| The third process of the Trial Process | Presentation of evidence | |
| The fourth process of the Trial Process | Closing Statements | |
| The fifth process of the Trial Process | Jury Deliberation | |
| The sixth process of the Trial Process | Sentencing | |
| The seventh process of the Trial Process | Appeal | |
| An unruly act | An act committed by a juvenile that would not be a criminal offense according to adult law | |
| A delinquent act | An act committed by a juvenile that would be a criminal offense according to adult law | |
| First process of the Juvenile System | Intake | |
| Second process of the Juvenile System | Informal Adjustment | |
| Third process of the Juvenile System | Petition | |
| Fourth process of the Juvenile System | Adjudication | |
| Fifth process of the Juvenile System | Disposition | |
| State courts are appointed by Georgia Voters | ||
| Which (trial) court is the highest | Superior |
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