1. Georgia’s Climate

2. 2. The weather over a long period of time is called climate.
Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia䇻s development.
1. The condition on a particular day (ex., rain, snow, thunderstorms, etc.) is called weather.
2. The weather over a long period of time is called climate.
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

3. 3. Georgia has a humid subtropical climate
Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia䇻s development.
3. Georgia has a humid subtropical climate
4. Cool summers and cold winters in the North Georgia Mountains, but hot summers and mild winters in South Georgia.
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

4. Georgia's mild climate effects the state in many ways:
Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia䇻s development.
Georgia's mild climate effects the state in many ways:
5. Georgia has a large amount of precipitation reaching 45 to 75 inches per year.
6. Georgia‘s climate has made it ideal for agriculture and FOR MOST OF ITS HISTORY, GEORGIA'S ECONOMY WAS BUILT ON FARMING
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

5. Georgia‘s mild climate effects the state in many ways:
Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia䇻s development.
Georgia‘s mild climate effects the state in many ways:
7. The cool summers and cold winters in the mountains attract hikers and skiers.
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

6. Georgia's mild climate effects the state in many ways:
Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia䇻s development.
Georgia's mild climate effects the state in many ways:
8. Beach-goers and people escaping cold northern winters will often come to Georgia's coastal plain.
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

7. Georgia's mild climate effects the state in many ways:
Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia䇻s development.
Georgia's mild climate effects the state in many ways:
9. Georgia and it's neighbor states in the South are part of a warm region of the United States called the Sun Belt.
10. The warm climate has attracted many major corporations to relocate to Georgia, making it the 9th most populous state in the nation.
SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.

8. 11. Weather Phenomena in Georgia
Georgia is prone to tornadoes and feels the effects of hurricanes.
Tornadoes often occur March through May, but they can happen in any month

9. Transportation/Economy Terms

10. Interstate Highways
1. Under what U.S. President did the nation’s interstate highway system project go into full effect? What inspired him to promote such a project?
President Eisenhower, who had seen the benefits of the German Autobahn during WWII
2. What native Georgian was appointed to lead the development and construction? How did his influence benefit Georgia?
Lucius D. Clay, from Marietta, made sure all three interstates went through Atlanta
3. How many miles of interstate highway does Georgia have?
1,244
4. I-95 connects Georgia to how many states? What major cities? 
16 states and cities such as Miami, Richmond, Washington D.C., New York and Boston
5. I-75 connects Georgia to what major cities?
Chattanooga, Cincinnati, and Detroit
6. List the six other interstates that
I-20, I- 75, I-85 I-285, I-575, I-675

11. Interstate Highways + -
7. List some positive and negative impacts of Georgia Interstate System on our state. + -
Jobs w/ housing construction
Brought national and international companies to the city
Benefits trade
Easier travel for citizens
Urban Sprawl
Environmental issues
Deforestation
Loss of animal habitats
Pollution
Expensive

12. On your Georgia Road Trip, what interstates would have taken?

13. Hartsfield Jackson International Airport
8. Hartsfield-Jackson International airport competes with what other airport to be considered the “busiest” airport in the nation?
Chicago’s O’Hare
9. Provide three statistics that support that Atlanta’s airport is one of the busiest in the world.
80,000 flights per month, 7 million passengers, 1000 planes in route to or from daily
10. Flights from Atlanta go to how many continents in less than two stops?
Five continents
11. How many airlines and concession outlets does Atlanta airport have?
32 airlines and 200 concession outlets
12. List ways that the Atlanta airport provides jobs for the state of Georgia?
Within the airport, MARTA, taxi-cab drivers, and rental car employees

14. Georgia’s Deepwater Ports
13. What type of trade does the Georgia Port Authority promote?
International
14. What cities are home to Georgia’s two deep water ports?
Brunswick and Savannah
15. In the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and during the WWI and WWII, Brunswick port was a major export site for what?
cotton, naval stores, lumber, timber, and Liberty ships
16. Today, what is exported from Brunswick’s three terminals?
General cargo, dry bulk commodities, seafood and automobiles including Jaguar, Porsche, and Volvo
17. The Savannah port is located on the same site as what historical location?
Colonial-era remains (4 miles from Mary Musgrove’s trading post)
18. What was its important purpose during WWII?
Ship building
 19. During what years was the port of Savannah the nation’s fastest growing port?
20. What products are imported and exported from Savannah’s ports?
Automobiles, container cargo including Target and Ikea

15. Georgia’s Deepwater Ports

16. Railroads
21. T/F Georgia was the first state in the nation to build a railroad.
False- South Carolina
21. Georgia’s railroads were built to link what?
Cities like Athens, Augusta, and Savannah
22. What was created due to the early railroads?
Georgia’s cities and towns including Atlanta (aka Terminus)
24. How long did railroads dominate transportation in the state, and what led to its decline? How many miles of railroad track remains today?
90 years, interstate highway systems lead to its decline, 5,000 miles
25. What are the names of the companies that dominate the railroad freight industry?
CSX and Norfolk Southern, and Amtrak for passenger service.

17. Rail System

18. cannot reach landlocked areas area must be equipped Expensive
Deepwater Ports
Advantage
large cargo
can ship liquid
Creates jobs
Disadvantage
cannot reach landlocked areas
area must be equipped
Expensive
Environmental
Interstate Highway System
Large cargo
Connects major cities
All over the state and nation
Creates Jobs
Traffic jams
Weathers slows it down
High fuel costs
Environmental 
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
fast
some large cargo
international connection
creates jobs
Cannot ship large amounts of liquids
Railroads
Large Cargo
Can ship liquids
Can ship livestock
Slow
Area must be equipped