1. Geography…
What is it?
-Comes from a Greek word that means the “Earth’s Description.”
-The science of studying the earth as a home for humans.

2. Geography & Me… Why would I need Geography? Stranded! Reading maps
Vacations or moving
Terrain awareness
Etc.
Stranded!

3. Geography and the Sharks
How are directions given on water?
-LATITUDE and LONGITUDE-
Latitude- The distance North or South of the Equator
Longitude- The distance east or West of the Prime Meridian.

4. In what ways can you describe the size of Georgia?
Georgia is the 24th largest state in the nation
Area: 59,489 square miles
Greatest width: 250 miles
Greatest length: 315 miles
2nd largest state in southeast.

5. How can you describe the location of Georgia?
States: (Surrounding)
Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina
Bodies of water:
Atlantic Ocean

6. All states are divided into counties
Georgia has 159 counties
Smallest: Clark
Largest: Ware
In what county is the Geographic center of Georgia located?
Twiggs County

7. From North to South
How does the physical geography change in the state from north to south?
Flat Plains-Mountains
In the Middle?
The elevation in Georgia increases the farther north you travel.
Why are elevation and physical characteristics of a state good things to know?
Jobs?

8. 5 Geographic Regions of GA.
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Coastal Plains

9. Appalachian Plateau Smallest region
Located in north west corner of the state
Consist of 2 mountain plateaus- Lookout Mt. and Sand Mt.
Made up of 2 counties- Dade & Walker
Referred to as TAG Corner because you can see Tennessee, Alabama , and Georgia from Lookout Mt.
Start of the Appalachian Trail

10. Blue Ridge Home to the highest and largest mountains in Georgia
Highest mountain in Georgia located here- Brasstown Bald
The Mountains are responsible for much of the precipitation in the state by blocking in the warm air from the Gulf
Cities located in this region…Helen, Cleveland, and Blairsville

11. Ridge and Valley Narrow ridges and low open valleys
Flat and fertile farm land
Polk to Barrow Counties north toward Chattanooga, TN
Dalton, GA “Carpet Capital of the World”

12. Piedmont
Begins in the foothills and goes to the central part of the state.
Piedmont- “foot of mountains”
Approx. ½ of the state’s population lives here
Was the cotton belt in antebellum days.
Largest cities are Atlanta, Athens, and Milledgeville

13. Coastal Plains Occupies 3/5ths of state, Largest region
Divided into the Inner Plains and Outer Plains
Inner Plains- a majority of agriculture in the state in this area
Outer Plains- does not have well drained soil. Okefenokee Swamp located here
Consists of Marshes and barrier islands

14. Fall Line Separates Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions
From Columbus on west through Macon and Augusta
Many Waterfalls
Many mining operations
large deposits of minerals like Kaolin

15. 1- What is another name for the Appalachian Plateau?
2- What is the name of the highest Mt. in Georgia?
3- Define geography?
4- Where is the “Carpet Capital of the World”, region/city?

16. 5- In what region does ½ of the state’s population reside
5- In what region does ½ of the state’s population reside? 6- Define Latitude/Longitude. 7- What two regions does the Fall Line separate?

17. 8- What five states border Georgia
8- What five states border Georgia? 9- What are Georgia’s smallest/largest counties? 10- This section of the coastal plains region is characterized by marshes, swamps and barrier islands.

18. Okefenokee Swamp Barrier Islands
Located in near Folkston and Waycross in the outer coastal plains.
Largest swamp in the State.
Covers ½ million acres.
Name means “Land of the trembling earth”
Home to many endangered species
Barrier Islands
The barrier Islands protect the mainland and marshes the erosion caused by wind and waves.
Barrier Islands-Jekyll, St. Simons, Cumberland, etc.

19. Climate and Weather
Climate- refers to weather in a region over a period of time
Weather-refers to day-to-day changes in temp, precipitation, wind, etc.
Average temp of GA is approx. 65 degrees

20. Air Quality
Ozone is a protective layer in the upper atmosphere that reduces the suns harmful rays
When ozone layer is low it can be harmful (Smog) to human health
Transportation contributes to the ozone problem especially in urban areas
Alternate fuel sources may reduce this problem

21. Precipitation
Snow from Mts. melts and provides runoff to the lakes, rivers and streams that feed the state.
GA averages in. of rain per year according to the region
1994 Flood occurred when it rained 23 in. In one week.

22. Winds Affects the weather patterns in GA
Warm months wind comes from the Gulf and the Atlantic
Cold air from Canada and Alaska
Wind Currents: a continuous movement or flow of air.
Explorers use the Trade Winds to sail toward the New World and returned home on the Westerlies.

23. Ocean Currents 71% of world is covered in water 5 main oceans:
Atlantic
Pacific
Artic
Antarctic
Indian

24. Hurricanes
Created when warm waters (80+) transform heat energy into strong winds and heavy waves.
Hurricane season is from June-Nov
Hurricane strength is measured from 1-5
Level mph winds and 18ft+ waves

25. Tornadoes GA has average of 19 tornadoes per year
Most damaging are referred to as maxis-200mph+ winds
Appear and end suddenly
Highly unpredictable
Tornado season from March-July

26. Quiz 1-____refers to weather in a region over a period of time.
Version 1
1-____refers to weather in a region over a period of time.
2-____is the protective layer usually found in the upper atmosphere that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.
3-____are a continuous movement or flow of air.
4- Barrier Islands protect the mainland and marshes from erosion caused by ____ and _____ .
5-There are ____ main oceans.

27. 6- June-November is the ____season.
7-The _______ is known as the Land of the trembling earth.
8. Which region is referred to as the TAG corner?
9-What is the name of the tallest Mt. in Georgia?
10-Dalton Georgia is known as the ____.

28. Rivers Georgia has 12 principal river systems Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Flint River
Altamaha River

29. Savannah River Indian Name: Isondega- “Blue Water” 314 miles long
Major sea port at Savannah
Flows directly into Atlantic Ocean

30. Chattahoochee River Indian Name- “River of painted rock”
436 miles long
Pollution has made it one of the 10 most polluted rivers in the nation

31. Flint River Runs through Albany 256 miles long
Empties into Lake Seminole

32. Altamaha River Indian Name: “Chief’s Lodge”
Empties into Atlantic Ocean at Darien, GA

33. Lakes Georgia has NO large natural lakes
6 artificial lakes that provide recreation, reservoirs, hydroelectric power
6 lakes-
Lake Allatoona,
Carter Lake,
Lake Lanier,
Lake Walter George,
West Point Lake,
Lake Seminole

34. Flora and Fauna Flora refers to natural vegetation of the land
Fauna refers to the animal life of the land
Trees and Plants
GA has twice the national average of land covered in trees
The most well-known trees-Pecan and Peach
Pine trees for pulp production
Kudzu vine brought to America from Japan to stop soil erosion; not effective

35. Kudzu

36. Georgia Wildlife Mammals Birds Over 40 species found in GA
Whitetail Deer was almost extinct in early 1900’s, but is now found in all 159 counties
Birds
Home to the Bald Eagle
Quail, Dove and Brown Thrasher*

37. Quiz 1-What is the name of the highest Mt. in Georgia?
Version 3
1-What is the name of the highest Mt. in Georgia?
2- ____refers to temperature in a region over a period of time.
3- Where is the “Carpet Capital of the World”, region?
4- June-November is the ____season.
5- In what region does ½ of the state’s population reside?
6- This section of the coastal plains region is characterized by marshes, swamps and barrier islands.

38. Quiz
7- ______ is Georgia’s smallest county and ______ is the largest county.
8- Which river serves as the western border for the state of Georgia? It’s name means “river of painted rocks.”
9- Georgia has how many large natural lakes?
10- Fauna refers to the _____ life of the land.

39. Bonus
a.- Name 5 of the six large artificial lakes that provide hydroelectric power in Georgia
_______, ________,________,________, and ________.

40. Bonus
b. The continuous flow or movement of air is called__________.

41. Bonus
c. The two counties that make up the Appalachian Plateau are _______ and _______

42. Bonus
d. Label the map on the board.

43. Bonus e. During the warm months in Georgia, the winds come from the
_____ and the ______