1. Water in GA Today you need to write EVERY note you see…

2. Rivers It was used to create GA’s western boundary. It was used to create GA’s western boundary. Separates GA from Alabama. Separates GA from Alabama. Helps provide water supply to GA, Alabama and Florida. Helps provide water supply to GA, Alabama and Florida. Chattahoochee River

4. Rivers It marks GA’s northern and eastern boundary It marks GA’s northern and eastern boundary It separates GA from South Carolina It separates GA from South Carolina It is the site of GA’s first settlement. It is the site of GA’s first settlement. Savannah River

6. Rivers The current southern boundary of GA The current southern boundary of GA Separates GA from Florida Separates GA from Florida St. Mary’s River

8. Rivers Altamaha River It was GA’s original southern boundary It was GA’s original southern boundary

10. Rivers During the removal of the Native Americans in the 1700 and 1800’s the rivers were used to separate the natives and the white men. During the removal of the Native Americans in the 1700 and 1800’s the rivers were used to separate the natives and the white men. Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers

12. Lakes Water Resources Reservoirs Most lakes are in the Piedmont region. More than 3 times as many lakes are in Piedmont than Coastal Plain. Most lakes are in the Piedmont region. More than 3 times as many lakes are in Piedmont than Coastal Plain. Lakes are used to store water for public use. Lakes are used to store water for public use. 60% of GA’s population lives in Piedmont and there is bedrock beneath the ground. Without aquifers Piedmont needs lakes. 60% of GA’s population lives in Piedmont and there is bedrock beneath the ground. Without aquifers Piedmont needs lakes.

14. Okefenokee Swamp A FRESHWATER swamp. A FRESHWATER swamp. Contains a unique ecosystem, with many endangered species Contains a unique ecosystem, with many endangered species Covers about 700 square miles. Covers about 700 square miles. Located in the outer coastal plain Located in the outer coastal plain

16. Barrier Islands The islands form a protective barrier along GA’s coast. The islands form a protective barrier along GA’s coast. Made up of 14 individual islands. Made up of 14 individual islands. The protection provided allows for GA to have a unique ecosystem along its coast that is unlike a beach. The protection provided allows for GA to have a unique ecosystem along its coast that is unlike a beach. During the exploration era they were home to the Spanish missions. During the exploration era they were home to the Spanish missions.

18. Fall Line Was the prehistoric coast of GA Was the prehistoric coast of GA Separates Coastal Plain and Piedmont Separates Coastal Plain and Piedmont Slopes from Piedmont to Coastal Plain Slopes from Piedmont to Coastal Plain Rivers move faster in this region, which makes it perfect for hydroelectricity. Rivers move faster in this region, which makes it perfect for hydroelectricity.