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Key Physical Features of Georgia AKS 30 C Short Videos on Each Feature The Fall Line The fall line is a natural boundary between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions. Because of the dramatic drop-off of the rolling hills of the Piedmont to the flat plains of the Coastal reg...

Key Physical Features of Georgia AKS 30 C Short Videos on Each Feature The Fall Line The fall line is a natural boundary between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions. Because of the dramatic drop-off of the rolling hills of the Piedmont to the flat plains of the Coastal region, the waterfalls were dangerous to navigate.  Native Americans and Early settlers-built homes The Fall Line and trade posts along the Fall Line. Now, the waterfalls provided a source for power, and many mills were located on the fall line. Some of Georgia’s important cities are located along the fall line: Columbus, Macon, and Augusta.  Appalachian Blue Ridge Plateau Ridge & Valley Augusta Piedmont Milledgeville Fall Line Macon Columbus Coastal Plain © Brain Wrinkles The Okefenokee Swamp Video Covers 700 square miles Largest freshwater swamp in North America Found in four Georgia counties Tourist attraction The Okefenokee Swamp The swamp was a major source of timber but was classified as a wildlife refuge in the early 20th century. Hundreds of animal species call the swamp their home.  Appalachian Blue Ridge Plateau Ridge & Valley Piedmont Fall Line Coastal Plain Okefenokee Swamp © Brain Wrinkles The Appalachian Mountains The southernmost point of the Appalachian Mountains is located in Georgia in the Blue Ridge region. Brasstown Bald is also located in the Appalachian Mountains. In the path of warm air currents from the Gulf of Mexico that produce high rainfall patterns in the spring and summer and frequent snowfalls in the winter Tourism  Appalachian Appalachian Blue Ridge Mountains Plateau Ridge & Valley Piedmont Fall Line Coastal Plain Okefenokee Swamp © Brain Wrinkles Rivers in Georgia Chattahoochee River Begins in the Blue Ridge region and flows all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Creates part of the border between Georgia and Alabama It is a major water source for the Piedmont region, including Atlanta. It is also used for industry and recreation. (West Point Lake)  Appalachian Appalachian Blue Ridge Mountains Plateau Ridge & Valley Piedmont Fall Line Chattahoochee River Coastal Plain Okefenokee Swamp © Brain Wrinkles Rivers in Georgia Savannah River Also begins in the Blue Appalachian Ridge region but flow to the Mountains Atlantic Ocean Forms the border between South Carolina and Georgia It is a source of drinking water for Savannah and Chattahoochee River Augusta. It is also used to generate hydroelectric power. It is also used to cool nuclear power plants. Lakes along the river provide recreation activities. Rivers in Georgia Savannah River Hernando de Soto was the first European explorer to cross it. Georgia’s first city was established on the Savannah River.  Appalachian Appalachian Blue Ridge Mountains Plateau Ridge & Valley Savannah River Piedmont Fall Line Chattahoochee River Coastal Plain Okefenokee Swamp © Brain Wrinkles Barrier Islands Long, narrow deposits of sand that form parallel to the shore and away from surf action Found all over the world, but are most well known along the entire eastern coast of North America These islands protect the mainland from wind and erosion. There are 14 barrier islands off the coast of Georgia. Barrier Islands During the Exploration period, Spanish mission were set up on the islands During the Colonial and Antebellum periods, plantations grew indigo and rice. Today, they are a tourist and recreation attractions.  Appalachian Appalachian Blue Ridge Mountains Plateau Ridge & Valley Savannah River Piedmont Fall Line Chattahoochee River Coastal Plain Barrier Islands Okefenokee Swamp © Brain Wrinkles Additional Videos Providence Canyon Altamaha River Skidaway Island State Park