Georgia Studies GMAS Review

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All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________. Options: Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee

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Mississippi

Answer explanation

Georgia borders all states except Mississippi, making Mississippi the correct choice as the state that does not border Georgia.

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Georgia is located in what region of the United States?

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Southeast

Answer explanation

Georgia is located in the Southeast region of the United States, making it the correct choice out of the given options.

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How many physical/physiographic regions does Georgia have?

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5

Answer explanation

Georgia has 5 physical/physiographic regions, not 1, 7, or 4. The correct answer is 5 distinct regions in the state.

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

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Appalachian Plateau

Answer explanation

The smallest physiographic region in Georgia is the Appalachian Plateau.

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Which region contains Dade County, part of Walker County, and Lookout Mountain?

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Appalachian Plateau

Answer explanation

The region that contains Dade County, part of Walker County, and Lookout Mountain is the Appalachian Plateau.

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What is the highest peak in Georgia?

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Brasstown Bald

Answer explanation

Brasstown Bald is the highest peak in Georgia, making it the correct choice for this question (SS8G1c).

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Because of its warm weather and sunny beaches, beach-goers would most likely be attracted to which physiographic region?

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Coastal Plain

Answer explanation

Beach-goers would most likely be attracted to the Coastal Plain region due to its warm weather and sunny beaches.

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(SS8G1) ~ Population heart, Industrial Heart (cars and planes built here), 2nd largest physiographic region

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Piedmont

Answer explanation

The Piedmont region is known for its population heart, industrial heart, and being the 2nd largest physiographic region, making it the correct choice for this question.

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What region is number 3?

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Appalachian Plateau

Answer explanation

Number 3 is located in the Appalachian Plateau region.

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What physical feature is at LOOK HERE?

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Okefenokee Swamp

Answer explanation

The physical feature at LOOK HERE is the Okefenokee Swamp, as indicated in the correct answer choice.