Geography_Week 2

(SS8G1a) Georgia is located in what region of the United States?

• Midwest
• Northeast
• Southeast
• Southwest

(SS8G1a) How many physical/physiographic regions does Georgia have?

• 1
• 7
• 4
• 5

(SS8G1b) Which of the following is the smallest physiographic region in Georgia?

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

(SS8G1c) What is the highest peak in Georgia?

• Brasstown Bald
• Stone Mountain
• Lookout Mountain
• Signal Moutain

These are all describing what Georgia river?

• Flint
• Savannah
• Ocmulgee
• Chattahoochee

Georgia's climate attracts businesses and industries because the state

• has a low tax rate.
• rarely experiences tornadoes.
• has an efficient highway system.
• has mild winters and adequate rainfall.

Which area on the map would be MOST likely to have many active ports?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Your family has decided to sponsor an international exchange student from Sweden. Your student, Heidi, has never traveled outside of her country. She has contacted you on facebook and wants to know where Georgia is located. Which of these is the BEST response to her request?

• Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
• Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
• Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.
• Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the South American continent in the United States of America.

What region is this?

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

What region is this?

• Appalachian Plateau
• Piedmont
• Coastal Plains
• Blue Ridge