unit 1 vocab

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Mountain range from Canada to Alabama, highest in Georgia.

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Appalachian Mountains

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Region in northwestern Georgia known for rugged mountains.

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Appalachian Plateau Region

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A long river flowing from northern Georgia along the Georgia/Alabama border, providing most of the state's water.

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Chattahoochee River

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Undeveloped islands along Georgia’s coast that protect the mainland from erosion.

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Barrier Islands

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River in SC, along SC-GA border, flows into Atlantic, ~300 miles long.

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Savannah River

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Georgia’s largest region, covering 60% of the state, located in the southern half.

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Coastal Plain Region

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Prehistoric Native American culture along the Mississippi River, met by early explorers.

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Mississippian culture

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Large shallow wetland in SE Georgia & NE Florida, now a national refuge.

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Okefenokee Swamp

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Region in northwest Georgia with high ridges and deep valleys.

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Valley and Ridge Region

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A physical feature separating the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions, marking a 5-8 foot elevation drop.

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Fall Line