SS8G1ab Georgia's Relative Location and Regions

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.

Which of these BEST describes the location of Georgia?

• Middle West United States

• Northwestern United States

• Southwestern United States

• Southeastern United States

Hikers and tourists are attracted to this region that is home to Brasstown Bald and the beginning of the Appalachian Trail

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

Farming, textiles, and mining are the main industries in this region of high ridges and narrow valleys

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

The smallest region of Georgia, featuring caves, canyons, and a Civil War battlefield; also known as the "TAG corner."

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

The most populated region in Georgia known for its granite and red clay.

• Coastal Plain
• Piedmont
• Valley and Ridge
• Blue Ridge

Georgia's deepwater ports are found in this region where peanuts, peacans, cotton, and Vidalia onions are grown.

• Piedmont
• Appalachian Plateau
• Blue Ridge
• Coastal Plain

This is a map depicting the geographic regions of Georgia. When traveling from Region 1 to Region 4, a person would be MOST likely to travel through the __________ Region.

• Appalachian Plateau

• Ridge and Valley

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

The beginning of the Appalachian Trail is located within which region of Georgia?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Ridge and Valley

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

Which number represents the country in which Georgia is found?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5