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Hemispheres

Front

Lines of latitude and longitude that divide the earth into halves.

Back

Blue Ridge Region

Front

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

Back

Barrier Islands

Front

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

Back

Climate

Front

A composite of prevailing weather conditions of a location.

Back

Ridge and Valley

Front

Georgia region characterized by low open valleys and narrow ridges.

Back

Savannah River

Front

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

Back

Coastal Plain

Front

Georgia's largest region which makes up 3/5 of the state.

Back

Continent

Front

The world's largest land masses.

Back

Naval Stores

Front

Pitch, tar, and resin that is taken from pine trees and used in ship building.

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Fall Line

Front

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

Back

Blue Ridge Mountains

Front

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

Back

Chattahoochee River

Front

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

Back

Nation

Front

A land mass inhabited by people who share a common territory and government.

Back

Okefenokee Swamp

Front

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

Back

Appalachian Mountains

Front

A mountain chain that stretches from Georgia to Maine.

Back

Appalachian Plateau

Front

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

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Piedmont Region

Front

Georgia's most populated region known for its red clay; also known as "foot of the mountains".

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