Georgia's Geography and Transportation Systems Review

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Georgia is located in the _______________ region of the United States.

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Southeast

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Which region of Georgia is described as the smallest region in northwest Georgia, known as TAG corner, and has an economy based on mining and tourism?

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Appalachian Plateau

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Which region of Georgia is being described below?
Highest Population
Major Cities
Variety of Industries
Farming and Livestock
Water shortages

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Piedmont Region

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Which region of Georgia is being described below?
Middle Mountain Region
Ridges and Valleys
Textiles and Carpet Manufacturing
Farming and Livestock

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Ridge and Valley Region

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Which region of Georgia is being described below?
Northeast Georgia
Highest elevations
Watershed for Georgia's rivers
Most Precipitation in Georgia
Tourism and mining

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Blue Ridge Region

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Which Georgia region is being described below?
Largest Region
Once Covered by a Prehistoric Ocean
Flat land, sandy soil and underground water source (aquifer)
Agriculture and Livestock
Barrier islands

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Coastal Plain Region

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Which is the largest region in Georgia? Options: Piedmont, Coastal Plain, Appalachian Plateau, Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley

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Coastal Plain

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Which region of Georgia has the highest elevations and receives the most rainfall in the state?

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Blue Ridge

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In which region of Georgia is the Okefenokee Swamp located? Options: Piedmont, Ridge and Valley, Coastal Plain, Blue Ridge, Appalachian Plateau

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Coastal Plain

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What industry or resource threatened the Okefenokee Swamp before it became a National Wildlife Refuge? Options: Cotton/Agriculture, Salmon/Fishing, Coal/Mining, Lumber/Logging

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Lumber/Logging