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SS - Georgia
Social Studies - Georgia Geography and Economics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |