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SS8G1
Describe Georgia's geography and climate.
a. Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.
b. Distinguish among the five geographic regions of Georgia in terms of location, climate, agriculture, and economic contribution.
c. Locate key physical features of Georgia and explain their importance; include the Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier islands.
d. Analyze the importance of water in Georgia's historical development and economic growth.
See also Altamaha River, Appalachian Plateau Geologic Province, Blue Ridge Geologic Province, Canals, Chattooga River, Coastal Plain Geologic Province, Environmental History of Georgia, Environmental History of Georgia Mountains, Flint River, Geologic Regions of Georgia, Granite Outcrops, Groundwater, Human History of the Okefenokee Swamp, Ocmulgee River, Piedmont Geographic Region, Piedmont Geologic Province, Plant Life on Granite Outcrops, Reservoirs, River Basins, Seven Natural Wonders, Soils, Stone Mountain, Upper Coastal Plain, Valley and Ridge Geologic Province, Water Cycle in Georgia, Wiregrass Georgia
