SS8G1 Georgia Geography

SS8G1a) All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________.

• Mississippi
• Alabama
• Florida
• Tennessee

(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

(SS8G1b) Which region is Georgia�s only source of coal?

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

(SS8G1c) What is the highest peak in Georgia?

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

(SS8G1c) Which statement best describes the Okefenokee Swamp?

• It has the highest level of rainfall in the state of Georgia.
• It is located in the Piedmont region.
• It is the second largest freshwater swamp/marsh in the United States.

(SS8G1d) Weather patterns over an extended period of time are referred to as

• temperature patterns
• extended forecasts
• climate

(SS8G1d) Because of its warm weather and sunny beaches, beach-goers would most likely be attracted to which physiographic region?

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

(SS8G1b) The Ridge and Valley region in Georgia is best known for

• Peaches
• Carpet and textiles
• Peanuts
• Veggies