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19 Cards in this Set
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Most of what we know about the prehistoric periods has learned from ....
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artifacts and fossils left behind by ancient peoples
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Which hemispehere is Georgia located?
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Western hemisphere
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What portion of the US is Georgia located?
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Southeast
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Name the 5 geographic regions in Georgia.
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Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Ridge and Valley, Appalachian Plateau, Blue Ridge
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Where are most of Georgia's major cites located (region)?
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Piedmont region
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The fall line seperates which two georgraphic regions?
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Piedmont and Coastal Plain
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Why are there many cities and business along the fall line?
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The rivers on the fall line offer a source of power.
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What three cites are on the fall line?
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Columbus, Macon, and Augusta
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Why were Spanish missions created along the barrier islands?
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Easy access to the Gulf Stream
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Why was the colony of Georgia considered a 'buffer'?
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To protect the British colonies from the French and Spanish
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Why did DeSoto come to Georgia?
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To look for gold and other wealth
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How does 'temperate' apply to Georgia's weather?
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Georgia's weather is considered temperate because it never gets drastically cold or hot
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What geographic features impact Georgia's climate?
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Alantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
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Where is the Okefenokee Swamp located (region)?
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Costal Plain
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What is the main outlet of the Okefenokee Swamp?
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The Suwannee River (empties into the Gulf of Mexico)
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What is the highest elevation in Georgia?
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Brasstown Bald
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What georgraphic region is Brasstown Bald located in?
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Blue Ridge
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What is the major water way in Georgia?
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Chattahoochee River
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What two major cites are located on the Savannah River?
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Savannah (seaport) and Augusta
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