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1 - Georgraphy
Geography & Transportation of Georgia
Question | Answer |
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What nation is Georgia in? | United States of America |
What continent is Georgia in? | North America |
What hemispheres is Georgia in? | North & Western |
What is Georgia's longitude and latitude? | 30 - 35 N, 80 - 85 W |
Describe the Appalachian Plateau region. | Smallest region. Rocky and steep. Coal and iron deposits. |
Describe the Ridge and Valley region. | Steep ridges and long fertile valleys. |
Describe the Blue Ridge Mountain region. | Highest point in Georgia - Brasstown Bald. Gold mines. Receives the most rainfall. |
Describe the Piedmont region. | Most populated region. Contain the captital, Atlanta, and us. Soil contains red clay and granite. |
Describe the Coastal Plain region. | Largest region in size. Lots of agriculture. |
Why are the Appalachian Mountains important? | Contain valuable minerals and receives lots of rainfall. |
Why is the Savannah River important? | Drinking water, Irrigation, Recreation, and Power. |
Why is the Chattahoochee River important? | Drinking water, Irrigation, Recreation, and Power. |
Why is the Fall Line important? | Waterfalls used for power in early days. |
Why are the barrier islands important? | Tourism. Prevents erosion of the coast. |
Why is the Okefenokee Swamp important? | Breeding ground for many types of wildlife. |
What is Georgia's climate like? | Mild |
How is a mild climate good for Georgia's agriculture? | Longer growing season. |
How is a mild climate good for Georgia's industry? | Less lost work days due to inclement weather. |
What are the 4 systems of transportation in Georgia? | railroad, interstate highways, deep-water ports, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. |
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. |
Describe the benefits of shipping using the railroad. | Can ship very heavy loads great distances across land. |
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. |
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. |
Describe the benefits of shipping using Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. | Can ship good all over the world quickly. |
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. |