GA Geography

Which statement is supported by the map below?

• Georgia is part of Europe
• Georgia is south of the Equator
• Georgia is located in the Eastern and Southern Hemispheres
• Georgia is located in the Western and Northern Hemispheres
  

What would be the BEST title for the list below
-Flat Land in Southern Georgia
-Hot Summers and Cool Winters
-Many Agricultural Products Peanuts, Pecans, Vidalia Onions, and Timber
-Deep Water Ports

• Piedmont Region
• Blue Ridge Region
• Coastal Region
• Appalachian Plateau

Use the map of Georgia's regions below to answer the following question
When traveling from Region 1 to Atlanta, which region would a person MOST likely travel through

• Fall Line
• Blue Ridge
• Coastal Plains
• Ridge and Valley

What is the geographic significance of the Piedmont Region of Georgia

• It is known for the production of lumber, marble, and textiles
• You can find Georgia's tallest mountain, Brasstown Bald, and it has the most rainfall in the state
• It is the most populated region, whose name means, "foot of the mountains", and contains large amounts of red clay and granite.
• It is the region of the state where most crops are grown.

Examine the map below and answer the following question
The BOLD line (with arrows pointing to it) represents which river in Georgia that is a source of water, recreational activities, and access rights are disputed by Alabama and Florida.

• The Flint River
• The Savannah River
• The Ocmulgee River
• The Chattahoochee River

Why did so many early Georgia settlers build settlements near the Fall Line

• The Fall Line was far away from Indian settlements.
• The waterfalls of the Fall Line were difficult to get over.
• The Fall Line marked the end of the fertile growing season for farming.
• The Fall Line was very close to the coast, which allowed goods to be transported cheaply.

Use the map below to answer the following question.
In which region of Georgia is the Okefenokee Swamp located, and what is its importance to the state

• It is in the Coastal Plain region, and it once served as a buffer zone between the United States and the French Empire
• It is in the Piedmont Region, and it was the site of the first settlement of Native Americans in the state of Georgia
• It is in the Coastal Plain Region, and it provides habitats for endangered and threatened species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker, and a variety of other wildlife
• It is in the Ridge and Valley Region, and it contains miles of inland waterways used to link parts of the state together for easier transportation of goods produced throughout Georgia

Which region contains Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest point, and receives the most precipitation annually

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

What hemisphere is GA located?

• North
• North and Western
• South
• South and Western

Most of Georgia’s major agricultural products, including peanuts and Vidalia onions, are grown in the

• Piedmont Region
• Barrier Island
• Urban Atlanta Area
• Coastal Plain Region