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