SS8G1 Describe Georgia’s geography and climate.

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A mountain chain that stretches from Georgia to Maine.

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Appalachian Mountains

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Islands located off the coast of Georgia; provides protection from hurricanes to the Georgia coast.

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Barrier Islands

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Important Georgia river that forms part of the western boundary of the state.

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Chattahoochee River

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A geographic boundary that separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions; named for decrease in elevation.

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Fall Line

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The largest swamp in North America; located in southeastern Georgia.

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Okefenokee Swamp

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Major river that is used for trade and makes up Georgia’s eastern border with South Carolina.

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Savannah River

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Georgia’s smallest region located in the northwestern corner of the state.

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Appalachian Plateau

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A name for a group of mountains located in the Appalachian chain that are characterized by a “blue” haze that surrounds their peaks.

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Blue Ridge Mountains

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Georgia’s northeastern region; receives more rainfall than any other region; many major rivers begin here.

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Blue Ridge Region

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A composite of prevailing weather conditions of a location.

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Climate