Georgia Geography Vocabulary Flashcards
Continent Georgia is located on?
North America
Hemispheres Georgia is located within?
Northern and Western Hemsipheres
What Nation is Georgia located on?
United States of America
What are the Five Regions of Georgia?
Appalachian Plateau, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plains.
Explain this Region: Appalachian Plateau
Georgia’s smallest region located in the northwestern corner of the state.
Explain this Region: Blue Ridge
Georgia’s northeastern region; receives more rainfall than any other region;
many major rivers begin here
Explain this Region: Coastal Plain
Georgia’s largest region which makes up 3/5 of the state.
Explain this Region: Piedmont
Georgia’s most populated region known for its red clay; also known as “foot of
the mountains”
Explain this Region: Valley and Ridge
Georgia region characterized by low open valleys and narrow ridges
What are the SIX Physical Features of Georgia?
Savannah River, Chattahoochee River, Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Okefenokee Swamp, Barrier Islands
Explain this Physical Feature: Appalachian Mountains
A mountain chain that stretches from Georgia to Maine
Explain this Physical Feature: Barrier Islands
Islands located off the coast of Georgia; provides protection from hurricanes to the
Georgia coast.
Explain this Physical Feature: Chattahoochee River
Important Georgia river that forms part of the western boundary of the state
Explain this Physical Feature: Fall Line
A geographic boundary that separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions; named for
decrease in elevation.
Explain this Physical Feature: Okefenokee Swamp
The largest swamp in North America; located in southeastern Georgia.
