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- 5. River that forms Georgia's Western border with Alabama; Flows from Blue Ridge region toward Alabama into the Gulf of Mexico; Historically used for travel and powering textile mills; Today used for drinking water and recreation
- 7. Largest freshwater wetlands in the U.S.; Located at the Georgia-Florida border; Home to more than 400 species of animals; A protected wildlife refuge
- 8. Georgia's climate; Brings businesses and tourists to the state and boost the economy
- 10. Highest peak in Georgia
- 11. Drop in elevation between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. Used to be the shoreline of a prehistoric ocean; location of Waterfalls and source of hydroelectric power; Major cities developed here because boats could not navigate past this geographic feature
- 12. River that forms Georgia's Eastern border with South Carolina; Used as a shipping channel for the port of Savannah; Provides hydroelectricity and drinking water
- 14. Mountain range in NE Georgia; Part of a larger chain that goes from Georgia to Canada
- 15. I-75, I-85, I-95, I-20 and I-16. Connect Georgia to many other states, and have a positive economic impact in the area near them.
- 17. Geographic region in the NE corner of Georgia. Location of Dahlonega Gold Rush, has highest elevation, most rainfall, and the highest elevaion.
- 18. this is the most commonm transportation shipping method - it helps deliver cargo and connect ports, railroads, and airports.
- 19. Allows relatively cheap transportation of heavy cargo over land. One of four transportation systems.
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- 1. Protects the mainland of Georgia from winds and erosion; also a sanctuary for wildlife; popular tourist destination
- 2. Geographic region in southern Georgia; Largest region in terms of land size; Flat with fertile soil; Lowest elevation/ prehistorically underwater; Ports facilitate international trade; Islands are popular tourism destinations
- 3. Savannah and Brunswick; goods shipped from all over the world come through Georgia's deepwater seaports
- 4. Geographic region located between Appalachian Plateau and Blue Ridge in northern Georgia.
- 6. Geographic region located in the NW Georgia. Location of TAG corner (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia); Smallest region; Poor farming area; Coal and limestone mining
- 9. city in the Valley & Ridge region that is considered to be the "carpet capital of the world"
- 13. International Airport; One of the busiest passenger airports in the world. Located in the Piedmont.
- 16. Geographic region in central Georgia between the mountains and the Coastal Plain; Name means "foot of the mountain"; Major cities and most populous region