Georgia's Regions and Physical Features FLASHCARD

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Which of Georgia's regions has been described as the smallest region, the only source of coal, and the location of Lookout Mountain?

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Appalachian Plateau

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Which of Georgia's regions is also known as the "Foot of the Mountain" because it is located south of the mountainous Northern regions?

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Piedmont

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Which of Georgia's regions is known for producing textiles? Options: Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Appalachian Plateau, Ridge and Valley

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Ridge and Valley

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Which of Georgia's regions has been described as the largest region, the Okefenokee Swamp is located there, and it produces a variety of agricultural crops?

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Coastal Plain

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What are the names of the states that border Georgia? Options: Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina; Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Florida; Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina; Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Florida, and North Carolina

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Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina

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Which physical feature provides protection to the mainland of Georgia from wind and water erosion? Options: Fall Line, Appalachian Mountains, Barrier Islands, Coastal Plain

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Barrier Islands

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Which River supplies most of metro-Atlanta's drinking water and marks Georgia's western border with Alabama?

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Chattahoochee River

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Which physical feature is home to over 400 species of plants and animals and is North America's largest fresh water swamp?

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Okefenokee Swamp

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Which river is a major transportation route and makes up the eastern border of Georgia with South Carolina?

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Savannah River

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On which continent is Georgia located?

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North America