continent - the world's largest land masses , hemispheres - lines of latitude and longitude that divide the earth into halves , nation - a land mass inhabited by people who share a common territory and government , Blue Ridge Region  - Georgia’s northeastern region; receives more rainfall than any other region; many major rivers begin here., Coastal Plain - Georgia's largest region which makes up 3/5 of the state , Piedmont Region - Georgia's most populated region known for its red clay; also known as "foot of the mountains" , Valley and Ridge - Georgia region characterized by low open valleys and narrow ridges , Barrier Islands - islands located off the coast of Georgia; provides protection from hurricanes to the Georgia coast., Appalachian Plateau - the northwest corner of Georgia; known as the tag corner because it touches Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama , Chattahoochee River - Important Georgia river that forms the western boarder of the state; shared with Alabama, Fall Line  - a geographic boundary that separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions; named for decrease in elevation, Okefenokee Swamp - the largest swamp in North America; located in southeastern Georgia in the Coastal Plain. , Savannah River  - major river that is used for trade and makes up Georgia’s eastern border with South Carolina.,

SS8G1 Georgia Geography

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