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SS8G1Georgia Geography and Climate

Describe Georgia's geography and climate.

Appears in: Social Studies, Grade 8

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Expectations

  • SS8G1.a

    Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, and hemispheres.

  • SS8G1.b

    Distinguish among the five geographic regions of Georgia in terms of location, climate, agriculture, and economic contribution.

  • SS8G1.c

    Locate key physical features of Georgia and explain their importance; include the Fall Line, Okefenokee Swamp, Appalachian Mountains, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers, and barrier islands.

  • SS8G1.d

    Analyze the importance of water in Georgia's historical development and economic growth.

Georgia Milestones coverage

  • Social Studies Grade 8 (EOG) · Geography

    Geography

    about 15% of the test · 7 points

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.

SS8G1: Georgia Geography and Climate | Georgia Social Studies Standard | Georgia Homeroom