Georgia’s Geography

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Across
  1. 5. Mountain range stretching into northern Georgia; source of rivers and popular for tourism.
  2. 6. Most populated region with red clay soil; home to Atlanta.
  3. 9. One of the largest freshwater wetlands in North America; rich in biodiversity and historical significance.
  4. 10. Which hemispheres is Georgia located in?
  5. 12. Largest region, known for agriculture like peanuts, cotton, and pine trees.
  6. 14. Forms Georgia’s eastern border with South Carolina; important for trade and shipping.
Down
  1. 1. Smallest region in the northwest corner; features flat-topped mountains and limestone caves.
  2. 2. What is the highest peak in Georgia?
  3. 3. Region with long parallel ridges and valleys; center of Georgia’s textile and carpet industry.
  4. 4. Begins in the Blue Ridge region and flows southwest; major water source for Atlanta.
  5. 7. Which region of the United States is Georgia in?
  6. 8. Chain of islands along the coast that protect the mainland from storms and support tourism.
  7. 11. Region in northeast Georgia with the highest elevation and most rainfall.
  8. 13. Natural boundary between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain; site of waterfalls and early mills.