Georgia Regions and Landmarks

A comprehensive set of practice flashcards covering Georgia’s five geographic regions, key landmarks, climate, crops, economy, tourism, and notable film locations.

What are the five geographic regions of Georgia?

Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau.

Which region is the largest by size in Georgia?

Coastal Plain.

Which region is the most populated in Georgia?

Piedmont.

Which region is the smallest by size in Georgia?

Appalachian Plateau.

Which region contains Atlanta and Columbus?

Piedmont.

Which region contains Savannah and Albany?

Coastal Plain.

Which region contains the cities of Helen and Dahlonega?

Blue Ridge.

Which region is located in North Central Georgia and includes Dalton and Rome?

Ridge and Valley.

Which region is located in North West Georgia and includes Fort Oglethorpe?

Appalachian Plateau.

Which region is located in the North East corner of the state and has the highest elevations?

Blue Ridge.

What is the Fall Line?

The line that separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions.

What is Brasstown Bald and where is it located?

The highest point in Georgia (4,784 ft), located in the Blue Ridge region.

Which river forms a natural border between Georgia and Alabama?

Chattahoochee River.

Which river forms a natural border between Georgia and South Carolina?

Savannah River.

What is the Intercoastal Waterway in Georgia?

Extends 137 miles along the Georgia coast.

Which region is geographically southernmost and hottest with high summer rainfall?

Coastal Plain.

Name the major crops grown in the Piedmont region.

Cotton, soybeans, and wheat (with cattle and poultry farming supported by the climate).

What are the main economic contributions of the Piedmont region?

Forestry and industrial production.

Name the major crops grown in the Coastal Plain region.

Peanuts, peaches, cotton, soybeans, Vidalia onions, and pecans.

What are the major economic contributions of the Coastal Plain after agriculture?

Paper production, commercial fishing, and tourism.

What crops are commonly grown in the Blue Ridge region?

Some apples, corn, and vegetables; agriculture is limited.

What are the main economic contributions of the Blue Ridge region?

Tourism, forestry, and mining.

What crops are grown in the Ridge and Valley region?

Some corn, wheat, cotton, and soybeans.

What are the main economic contributions of the Ridge and Valley region?

Textiles, carpet making, and some mining.

What crops are grown in the Appalachian Plateau region?

Soybeans and corn (agriculture is limited).

Name a major landmark located in the Coastal Plain region.

Okefenokee Swamp.

Name a major landmark that forms a natural border between Georgia and Alabama.

Chattahoochee River.

Name a major landmark that forms a natural border along the Georgia coast between GA and SC?

Savannah River.

What is the Gulf Stream in relation to Georgia?

Warm air currents that flow from the Gulf of Mexico up the eastern coast.

Which region contains the Barrier Islands?

Coastal Plain.

What is the length of the Intercoastal Waterway along the Georgia coast?

137 miles.

Which region is associated with Georgia’s largest tourism attractions and includes the state’s most visited coastlines and parks?

Coastal Plain (tourism is a major contributor; 2023 tourism revenue was $79.7 billion for Georgia).

What was Georgia’s tourism revenue in 2023?

$79.7 billion.

Name a film shot in the Coastal Plain region.

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.

Name a film shot in the Piedmont region.

Remember the Titans.

Name a film shot in the Ridge and Valley region.

Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 & 2.

Name a film shot in the Blue Ridge region.

Christmas in Homestead.

Name a film shot in the Appalachian Plateau region.

Zombieland.

Which five states border Georgia and in what directions are they located?

Alabama to the west, Tennessee to the north, North Carolina to the northeast, South Carolina to the east, Florida to the south.

Which region is described as the oldest mountain range in America and is located in Georgia?

Appalachian Mountains.

Where is Providence Canyon located?

Piedmont region.

Which region is the central part of Georgia and is home to Atlanta and Columbus?

Piedmont.

Which region contains the Georgia Aquarium and Tybee Island beaches among its tourism attractions?

Coastal Plain (major tourism attractions listed; Coastal Plain is a key tourism region).

Which landmark is a major river that begins in the Blue Ridge Mountains and helps form Georgia's borders?

Chattahoochee River (border with Alabama).