Georgia’s Geography Scavenger Hunt
Essential Questions:
How has the geography of Georgia affected its historical and economic
development?
Introduction
Where in the world is the state of Georgia and what does its geography look like?
It is important that while we’re studying the state of Georgia we know where it is
located and what its geography is like. Once we have discovered Georgia’s
location and geography we’ll be better able to understand how a state’s location
can make a difference in terms of historical and even economic development.
Below there are a series of questions and links. Your job is to read the questions
and follow the links to find the correct answer. Once you and your partner have
found the answers to the questions, please fill out the graphic organizer at the
bottom to answer the questions.
Questions:
1. Relative location describes where an object is in relation to other areas
around it. Please describe Georgia’s relative location.
2. What are Georgia’s geographic regions? By clicking on the MAP of Georgia,
please identify its five geographical regions.
3. Read over the descriptions of the five geographic regions of Georgia and fill
in the table on the graphic organizer to be able to look at the differences
between the five regions.
4. What is the fall line of Georgia?
5. What did the fall line represent during the ancient Mesozoic period?
6. How did the fall line affect transportation in Georgia during the 1700’s and
early 1800’s?
7. What is the difference between the water supply north of the fall line and
the water supply south of the fall line? Why does this still present a
challenge in regards to Georgia having an adequate water supply?
8. Georgia is separated from its barrier islands by a series of what? Please
briefly describe Georgia’s coastal industry past and present.
9. Georgia is home to the largest swamp in North America, The
______________ Swamp. Read about this amazing swamp then fill in the
activity on your graphic organizer.
10.“Georgia's moderate climate makes it an ideal place to live and work.”
Please use the information on the above link to fill out the table on the
graphic organizer.
Name: ______________________________
Class Period: ______________
Georgia’s Geographical Scavenger Hunt Graphic Organizer
1. In the space below briefly describe Georgia’s Relative Location
Hemispheres:____________________, ________________________
Continent: ______________________
Nation: ________________________
Region: ________________________
Bordering States: __________________, ___________________, _____________________,
_________________, ________________.
2-3: Georgia’s 5 physical regions
Brief description of where this region is located and things
that make it important to the state of Georgia
Name of Physical Region
4-7: Georgia’s Fall line.
What is it?
What did it represent during ancient times?
How did the fall line affect transportation in
Georgia during the 1700’s and early 1800’s?
What is the difference between the water supply
north and south of the fall line and how does this
create a challenge for today’s water supply?
8. Georgia’s Barrier Islands
Georgia is separated from its barrier islands by a
series of …
Georgia’s Coastal Industry: Past
9. Georgia’s Swamp
Georgia is home to the largest swamp in North
America, known as…
Based on what you’ve already learned, what
region of Georgia is the swamp located in?
What impact did Franklin D. Roosevelt have on
this swamp and when?
How many miles does the swamp make up?
List 10 animals that can be found here.
Georgia’s Coastal Industry: Present
10. Georgia’s Climate
Georgia’s climate varies because of its diverse…
How much rain does the state receive each year?
Where can you find the most extreme conditions
in Georgia?
Where is snow rarely seen in Georgia? Why do
you think this is?
Based on what you’ve read how do you think
Georgia’s climate creates favorable conditions
for industry?