Georgia’s Climate. Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgias development. 1. The condition on a particular day (ex., rain, snow,

Georgia’s Climate

Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia䇻 s development.

1. The condition on a particular day (ex., rain, snow, thunderstorms, etc.) is called weather.

2. The weather over a long period of time is called climate.

SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location.


3. Georgia has a humid subtropical climate

4. Cool summers and cold winters in the North Georgia Mountains, but hot summers

and mild winters in South Georgia.



Georgia's mild climate effects the state in many ways:

5. Georgia has a large amount of precipitation reaching 45 to 75 inches per

year.6. Georgia‘s climate has made it ideal for

agriculture and FOR MOST OF ITS HISTORY, GEORGIA'S ECONOMY WAS

BUILT ON FARMING



Georgia‘s mild climate effects the state in many ways:

7. The cool summers and cold winters in the mountains attract hikers and skiers.



Georgia's mild climate effects the state in many ways:

8. Beach-goers and people escaping cold northern winters will often come to Georgia's coastal plain.


Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgia䇻 s development.Georgia's mild climate effects the state in many ways:

9. Georgia and it's neighbor states in the South are part of a warm region of the United States called the Sun Belt.

10. The warm climate has attracted many major corporations to relocate to Georgia, making it the 9th most populous state in the nation.


11. Weather Phenomena in Georgia

• Georgia is prone to tornadoes and feels the effects of hurricanes.

• Tornadoes often occur March through May, but they can happen in any month

Transportation/Economy Terms

Interstate Highways1. Under what U.S. President did the nation’s interstate highway system project go into full effect? What inspired him to promote such a project?

President Eisenhower, who had seen the benefits of the German Autobahn during WWII

2. What native Georgian was appointed to lead the development and construction? How did his influence benefit Georgia?

Lucius D. Clay, from Marietta, made sure all three interstates went through Atlanta

3. How many miles of interstate highway does Georgia have?

1,244

4. I-95 connects Georgia to how many states? What major cities?

16 states and cities such as Miami, Richmond, Washington D.C., New York and Boston

5. I-75 connects Georgia to what major cities?

Chattanooga, Cincinnati, and Detroit

6. List the six other interstates that I-20, I- 75, I-85 I-285, I-575, I-675

Interstate Highways

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Jobs w/ housing construction

Brought national and international companies to the city

Benefits trade Easier travel for citizens

Urban Sprawl Environmental issues Deforestation Loss of animal habitats Pollution Expensive

7. List some positive and negative impacts of Georgia Interstate System on our state.

On your Georgia Road Trip, what

interstates would have taken?

Hartsfield Jackson International Airport

8. Hartsfield-Jackson International airport competes with what other airport to be considered the “busiest” airport in the nation?

Chicago’s O’Hare9. Provide three statistics that support that Atlanta’s airport is one of the busiest in the world.

80,000 flights per month, 7 million passengers, 1000 planes in route to or from daily

10. Flights from Atlanta go to how many continents in less than two stops?

Five continents11. How many airlines and concession outlets does Atlanta airport have?

32 airlines and 200 concession outlets12. List ways that the Atlanta airport provides jobs for the state of Georgia?

Within the airport, MARTA, taxi-cab drivers, and rental car employees

Georgia’s Deepwater Ports13. What type of trade does the Georgia Port Authority promote?

International 14. What cities are home to Georgia’s two deep water ports?

Brunswick and Savannah15. In the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and during the WWI and WWII, Brunswick port was a major export site for what?

cotton, naval stores, lumber, timber, and Liberty ships16. Today, what is exported from Brunswick’s three terminals?

General cargo, dry bulk commodities, seafood and automobiles including Jaguar, Porsche, and Volvo

17. The Savannah port is located on the same site as what historical location? Colonial-era remains (4 miles from Mary Musgrove’s trading post)

18. What was its important purpose during WWII?Ship building

19. During what years was the port of Savannah the nation’s fastest growing port?

2001-200520. What products are imported and exported from Savannah’s ports?

Automobiles, container cargo including Target and Ikea

Georgia’s Deepwater Ports

Railroads

21. T/F Georgia was the first state in the nation to build a railroad.

False- South Carolina 21. Georgia’s railroads were built to link what?

Cities like Athens, Augusta, and Savannah 22. What was created due to the early railroads?

Georgia’s cities and towns including Atlanta (aka Terminus)

24. How long did railroads dominate transportation in the state, and what led to its decline? How many miles of railroad track remains today?

90 years, interstate highway systems lead to its decline, 5,000 miles

25. What are the names of the companies that dominate the railroad freight industry?

CSX and Norfolk Southern, and Amtrak for passenger service.

Rail System

Deepwater PortsAdvantagelarge cargo

can ship liquid Creates jobs

Disadvantagecannot reach landlocked areas

area must be equipped Expensive

Environmental

Interstate Highway SystemAdvantageLarge cargo

Connects major cities All over the state and nation

Creates Jobs

DisadvantageTraffic jams

Weathers slows it down High fuel costs Environmental

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Advantagefast

some large cargo international connection

creates jobs

DisadvantageExpensive

Cannot ship large amounts of liquids

RailroadsAdvantage

Large Cargo Can ship liquids

Can ship livestock

DisadvantageSlow

Area must be equipped

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Georgia’s Climate. Lesson Four (SS8G1d) – Evaluate the impact of climate on Georgias development. 1. The condition on a particular day (ex., rain, snow,