Georgia Performance Standards Vocabulary
Appalachian Mountains- a mountain chain that stretches from Georgia to Maine
Appalachian Plateau- Georgia’s smallest region located in the northeastern corner of the state.
Blue Ridge Mountains- a name for a group of mountains located in the Appalachian chain that are
characterized by a “blue” haze that surrounds their peaks.
Coastal Plain- Georgia’s largest region which makes up 3/5 of the state.
Continent- the world’s largest land masses.
Chattahoochee River- important Georgia river that forms part of the western boundary of the state.
Climate- a composite of prevailing weather conditions of a location.
Fall Line- a geographic boundary that separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions; named for
decrease in elevation
Hemispheres- lines of latitude and longitude that divide the earth into halves.
Humid Subtropical- Georgia’s climate, which is characterized by hot summers and mild winters.
Nation- a land mass inhabited by people who share a common territory and government.
Naval Stores- pitch, tar, and resin that is taken from pine trees and used in ship building.
Okefenokee Swamp- the largest swamp in North America; located in southeastern Georgia.
Piedmont Region- Georgia’s most populated region known for its red clay; also known as “foot of
the mountains”
Savannah River- major river that is used for trade and makes up Georgia’s eastern border with
South Carolina
Valley and Ridge- Georgia region characterized by low open valleys and narrow ridges.
* Taken and adapted from GA Teacher Notes
Appalachian Mountains- a mountain chain that stretches from Georgia to Maine
Appalachian Plateau- Georgia’s smallest region located in the northeastern corner of the state.
Blue Ridge Mountains- a name for a group of mountains located in the Appalachian chain that are
characterized by a “blue” haze that surrounds their peaks.
Coastal Plain- Georgia’s largest region which makes up 3/5 of the state.
Continent- the world’s largest land masses.
Chattahoochee River- important Georgia river that forms part of the western boundary of the state.
Climate- a composite of prevailing weather conditions of a location.
Fall Line- a geographic boundary that separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions; named for
decrease in elevation
Hemispheres- lines of latitude and longitude that divide the earth into halves.
Humid Subtropical- Georgia’s climate, which is characterized by hot summers and mild winters.
Nation- a land mass inhabited by people who share a common territory and government.
Naval Stores- pitch, tar, and resin that is taken from pine trees and used in ship building.
Okefenokee Swamp- the largest swamp in North America; located in southeastern Georgia.
Piedmont Region- Georgia’s most populated region known for its red clay; also known as “foot of
the mountains”
Savannah River- major river that is used for trade and makes up Georgia’s eastern border with
South Carolina
Valley and Ridge- Georgia region characterized by low open valleys and narrow ridges.
* Taken and adapted from GA Teacher Notes