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| What are the five geographic regions of GA from largest to smallest? | Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Ridge & Valley, Appalachian Plateau
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| Georgia can be found in what hemispheres? | Western and Northern
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| _________ uses exact points such as latitude and longitude coordinates to pinpoint a places' location. | Absolute location
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| Three major rivers that form parts of Georgia's borders are: | Chattahoochee, Savannah, St. Mary's
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| Georgia is located in this region of the country: | Southeast (South, East)
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| This region holds 50% of Georgia's population: | Piedmont
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| This is where an ancient ocean stopped. Cities such as Columbus, Macon, and Augusta grew up here because of waterfalls for power: | Fall Line
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| If you explained that Georgia is east of Alabama, you would be using what type of location? | Relative location
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| These help to protect the mainland from erosion from wind and rain: | Barrier Islands
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| What nation is Georgia located in? | USA
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| What continent is Georgia located on? | North America
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| What is Georgia's highest point and in what region is it located? | Brasstown Bald; Blue Ridge region
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| What mountain range runs from Georgia to Maine? | Appalachian Mountains
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| What is Dalton, Georgia's nickname? Why? What region is it in? | Carpet Capital of the World; huge carpet industry there; Ridge and Valley region
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| What does the term Piedmont mean? | "Foot of the mountain"
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| What are three major cities found in the Piedmont region? | Atlanta, Athens, Augusta
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| What five states border Georgia? | Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida
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| Where is most of Georgia's agriculture found? | Coastal Plain (Inner)
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| Which region is known for hydroelectric power and recreational lakes? | Blue Ridge
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| Region that lacks fertile soil and has Lookout Mountain and Chicamauga: | Appalachian Plateau
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| What region do you live in? | Coastal Plain
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| Describe the soil type and climate of the Piedmont region. | Lots of clay, limestone;, long, hot summers, mild warm winters
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| Describe the soil type and climate of the Coastal Plain. | Very fertile soil except along the coast; hot summers, mild winters
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| Describe the soil type and climate of the Blue Ridge. | Rocky soil; climate depends on elevation; yearly temperatures about 50 degrees; temperatures drop below freezing in winter; 60 inches of rain a year
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| Describe the soil type and climate of the Ridge an Valley region. | Stony soil; year-round rain
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| Describe the soil type and climate of the Appalachian Plateau. | Limestone ridges; average temperatures 50 degrees, some rain and snow throughout the year
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