Geography

1. Geography� What is it?

2. Geography & Me� Why would I need Geography?

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. � 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

16. 5- In what region does � 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?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 Located in near Folkston and Waycross in the outer coastal plains. Largest swamp in the State. Covers � 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 42-76 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 5- 155 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. 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 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? 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 � 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 ______