Post on 01-Apr-2015
Ch. 1 Essential Questions
Standards
• SS8G1 – Describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location
• SS8G2 – Explain how the Interstate System, International Airport, Deepwater Ports and railroads help drive GA’s economy.
• SS8E1 – Give examples of goods and services produced in Georgia in different historical periods
• SS8E2 – Explain the benefits of free trade
Where is Georgia
• Absolute Location – Uses Latitude and Longitude to determine the exact point on earth.
• Equator – Line of Latitude at 0 degrees.
• Latitude – Lines that run east to west (flat) but measures distance north or south of equator.
Where is Georgia
• Prime Meridian – Line of Longitude at 0 degrees.
• Longitude – Lines that run north to south but measure distance east or west of Prime Meridian.
Hemispheres
• Northern Hemisphere is everything above the equator
• Southern Hemisphere is everything below the equator.
• Eastern Hemisphere is everything to the east of the Prime Meridian.
• Western Hemisphere is everything to the west of the Prime Meridian.
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Continent
• We live on the North American Continent
• We live in Northern Hemisphere.
• We live in Western Hemisphere.
• Between 30-35 north latitude and 80-85 degrees west longitude
• We live in America.
• We live in Georgia.
Relative Location
• Relative Location – Where one thing is in relation to another.
• Largest state east of the Mississippi River.
• To Georgia’s north is Tennessee and North Carolina.
• To Georgia’s east is South Carolina
• To Georgia’s south is Florida
• To Georgia’s west is Alabama
Regions of Georgia
• Blue Ridge Mountains• Valley and Ridge• Appalachian
Mountains• Appalachian Plateau• Piedmont• Fall Line• Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge Mountains
• Blue Ridge Mountains – Located in northeastern part of state.
• Highest and largest group of mountains in Georgia is in this region.
• Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain in Georgia
• All mountains in Georgia are part of the Appalachian Mountain chain which stretches from New York to Alabama
Valley and Ridge
• This is between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains
• Forests and pastures dominate this region
• There are some flat fertile farmlands
• Blue Ridge and Valley and Ridge regions have faster flowing rivers because of the drops in elevation
Appalachian Plateau
• The smallest of Georgia’s regions
• Northwest corner of Georgia.
• Where Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia meet.
• Made up of limestone, canyons and rock formations
• Cave exploring is popular there
• Farming is not good there
Piedmont
• Begins in the mountain foothills and goes to central part of state.
• Atlanta is in the Piedmont• Famous for the Georgia Red Clay• ½ of the state’s population lives in the
Piedmont• This was the old “Cotton Belt”• Rivers flow fast here, again because of
elevation changes
Fall Line
• Coastal Plain is separated from Piedmont by the Fall Line.
• This is where the elevated land of the Piedmont “falls” down to the lower land of the Coastal Plain
• Rivers flow fast because drastic change in elevation
• Cities grew along the fall line because the fast moving rivers were a source of energy in colonial Georgia.
Coastal Plain
• Largest of Georgia’s regions• There are two parts: Inner Coastal and Outer
Coastal• Inner Coastal Plain is major agricultural
region of state. Fertile soil that is good for farming
• Rivers flow slower here because land is flat• Okefenokee Swamp is in Coastal Plain.
Largest swamp in North America.• Okefenokee means “Land of trembling earth”
Rivers
• Chattahoochee River – Runs through Atlanta, forms western boundary.
• Savannah River – Border of Georgia and South Carolina
• Altamaha
• Flint
• Ogechee
• Ocmulgee
Barrier Islands
• Islands found along Georgia’s coast
• The islands are important because they protect the mainland by blocking much of the wind, sands and water
• St. Simon’s, Jekyll, Cumberland, Sapelo, St. Catherines
Georgia’s Climate• Georgia is in the sub-tropical zone. We have
a temperate climate.• Climate has made agriculture a major
economic activity.• Long growing season and lots of rainfall
allow a wide variety of crops to be grown.• As a whole, Georgia has a hot, wet and humid
climate. • Winters are mild compared to rest of country
Economic Factors
• Georgia’s mild climate has drawn many businesses to the state.
• Not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter
• This allows for mass production without interference from weather.
• Any business that deals with farming would be wise to move to Georgia
Georgia’s Economy
• Today Georgia’s economy is based both on agriculture and industry
• Georgia has become a center for transportation in the southeast.
• Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport has brought large business to Atlanta.
• International Airport which allows people from all over the world to come to Georgia
Georgia’s Economy
• Atlanta’s airport has provided thousands of jobs for Georgians
• Provided billions of dollars in income
• Provided an incentive for new businesses and industries to come to Georgia