Georgia Geography

In what hemisphere is Georgia located?

• Northern and Western
• Northern and Eastern
• Eastern and Southern
• Southern and Western

Which region grows most of the state’s agricultural products and is the largest region in Georgia?

• Piedmont
• Blue Ridge
• Ridge and Valley
• Coastal Plains

Which area of Georgia receives the most precipitation annually?

• Appalachian Plateau
• Blue Ridge
• Ridge and Valley
• Coastal Plains

In which region is Dahlonega located and was the site of Georgia’s first gold rush?

• Appalachian Plateau
• Ridge and Valley
• Blue Ridge
• Coastal Plains

Which region in Georgia is the smallest and contains the state’s only source of coal deposits?

• Appalachian Plateau
• Ridge and Valley
• Blue Ridge
• Piedmont

What is the highest point in Georgia?

• Kennesaw Mountain
• Lookout Mountain
• Brasstown Bald
• Stone Mountain

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

• Rapid flowing rivers were a source of energy
• Ships can travel northward from there to the northeast
• The land along the Fall Line was fertile and perfect for farming
• Whatever!

Which of the following is NOT part of the Piedmont Region?

• Gently sloping hills
• Stone Mountain
• Granite
• Naval Stores

How do the barrier islands protect Georgia’s mainland?

• By blocking much of the wind, sands and water that could cause erosion
• By channeling saltwater away from the mainland
• By preventing saltwater from mixing with fresh water
• By helping to bring hurricanes to Georgia

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

• Savannah
• Chattahoochee
• Sewage Creek
• Flint River