---
title: "SS8G1: Georgia Geography and Climate (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SS8G1
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SS8G1
subject: social_studies
grades:
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# SS8G1: Georgia Geography and Climate

Describe Georgia's geography and climate.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: Grade 8, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/grade-8.md

## 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.