Where in the World is Georgia Georgia Performance
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Where in the World is Georgia? Georgia Performance Standard SS 8 G 1 a: Locate Georgia in relation to region, nation, continent, & hemispheres.
Words You Need to Know n n n n n Geography Absolute location Relative location Latitude Longitude Equator Prime Meridian Hemisphere Region
Georgia’s Global Position n n n GA is in the Northern & Western hemispheres Earth is divided into 4 hemispheres or halves Northern, Southern, Western, & Eastern Hemispheres Northern hemisphere extends from equator to North Pole Southern hemisphere extends from equator to South Pole Eastern & Western hemispheres divided in ½ by the Prime Meridian
GA’s Continent & Nation n n NORTH AMERICA GA is on the continent of North America GA’s nation is the United States of America
Regions of the World: Where Does GA Fit In? n n n Region – area on Earth’s surface that is defined by common characteristics Regions may be defined by common language, landforms, climate GA fits in to many regions: The South, The Deep South, The Southeast, The Sun Belt The Southeast The Sun Belt
It’s Your Turn n In what 2 hemispheres is GA located? Which imaginary line divides the earth into the Northern & Southern hemispheres? Give two examples of how a region may defined.
