8th Grade Friday Quiz 8.24

In what hemisphere is Georgia located?

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

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!

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

What site in Georgia’s Coastal Plains is filled with shallow black water and is the largest in North America?

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Allatoona Lake

• Lake Lanier

• Brookstone's Pool

Which region is home to Lookout Mountain and is also known as the TAG corner?

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

What industry is found in the Ridge and Valley Region?

• Carpet
• Granite
• Naval Stores
• Coal

Which river separates Georgia from South Carolina?

• Savannah
• Chattahoochee
• Flint
• Carnes

What does Georgia's mild climate bring to the state?

• Businesses
• People
• Agriculture
• All of the answers