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Georgia Studies

Georgia Studies. Unit 1: Geography of Georgia/Georgia’s Beginnings Lesson 1: Where in the World is Georgia? Study Presentation. Lesson 1: Where in the World is Georgia?. ESSENTIAL QUESTION What region, nation, continent, and hemispheres is Georgia located in?

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Georgia Studies

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  1. Georgia Studies Unit 1: Geography of Georgia/Georgia’s Beginnings Lesson 1: Where in the World is Georgia? Study Presentation

  2. Lesson 1: Where in the World is Georgia? • ESSENTIAL QUESTION • What region, nation, continent, and hemispheres is Georgia located in? • What impact has climate had on Georgia’s development?

  3. Geography of Georgia • Region – An area of land that shares common characteristics with itself but whose characteristics are different than other surrounding areas. • Nation – Political division of land; also known as a country. • Continent – One of the seven large areas of land that cover the surface of the Earth. The seven continents are: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. • Hemispheres – Half of the earth. Refers to the halves of the earth formed by the Equator (northern and southern) and the Prime Meridian (eastern and western).

  4. Geography of Georgia • Georgia is located in the following areas: -Region: South, Southeast, etc. -Nation (Country): U.S.A. -Continent: North America -Hemispheres: Northern and Western • Georgia’s warm and humid temperate climate help to make GA both a good farming area and a good tourist spot. Each of these factors help to bring businesses and people to Georgia.

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