Geography of Georgia - Part 2

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How many officially recognized regions does Georgia have?

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5

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Which region of Georgia has the highest population? (Hint: Think about where Georgia's capital city is located.)

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Piedmont

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Which of Georgia's regions covers the most territory in the state? Options: Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Appalachian Plateau

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Coastal Plain

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Which of Georgia's regions is the smallest? Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Appalachian Plateau

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Appalachian Plateau

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The area where the Piedmont and Coastal Plain meet features a drop in elevation known as

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the Fall Line.

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Which of the following is true regarding Georgia's barrier islands? They protect the mainland from erosion.

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They protect the mainland from erosion.

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

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Coastal Plain

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The mountain chain that reaches into northern Georgia is the

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Appalachians.

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What river is the primary source of water for Atlanta?

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Chattahoochee

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The earliest settlement of Georgia by the English colonists was along which of Georgia's rivers? Altamaha, Savannah, Ocmulgee, Chattahoochee

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Savannah