25 GA Geo, Transportation, and Finance

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In what hemisphere is Georgia located?

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Northern and Western

Front

Why have many cities and industries grown up along the Fall Line?

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The falls were a source of energy

Front

How do the barrier islands protect Georgia’s mainland?

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By blocking much of the wind, sands and water that could cause erosion.

Front

Which river is the primary water source for Atlanta and forms the border between Georgia and Alabama?

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Chattahoochee

Front

What feature in Georgia’s Coastal Plains is filled with shallow black water, home to 1,000s of species of plants and animals and is the largest in North America?

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Okefenokee Swamp

Front

Atlanta, in the Piedmont Region, is the major center for road and air transportation in the state of Georgia.

Back

True

Front

Which river separates Georgia from South Carolina?

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Savannah

Front

In what 2 cities are Georgia’s deep water seaports located?

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Savannah and Brunswick

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What mountain range flows through the northern regions of the state?

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Appalachian

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Identify what region the questions mark is in: Ridge and Valley, Blue Ridge, Coastal Plains, Appalachian Plateau

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Blue Ridge