Georgia Habitats- Mountains Quiz

Why is the Appalachian Plateau the least populated of all Georgia's regions?

• because alligators live there

• because the rocky terrain makes building roads and homes difficult

• because it is so cold there

• because of the rich, loamy soil

The Ridge and Valley is located between the Appalachian Plateau and this region.

• Coastal Plains

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Sandy Desert

The highest point in Georgia is called

• Brasstown Bald

• valley

• Dalton

• Smoky Mountain

Many different plants and animals make their habitat in each of Georgia's five regions. Which is another word for habitat?

• adaption

• mountain peak

• home

• capital

Agricultural products such as grain and apples do not grow well in the Appalachian Plateau because of

• the dry, sandy soil

• not enough rainfall

• the rocky soil

• too much snow

Due to wind and water erosion from higher elevations on each side, the valley has moist, loamy soil that is good for agriculture.

• True

• False

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The peaks of these mountains often appear to be wrapped in a blue haze.

• Appalachian Plateau

• Rocky Mountains

• Cherokee Mountains

• Blue Ridge Mountains

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Which region is made up of high, flat layers of hard packed limestone, shale, and sandstone?

• Coastal Plains

• Appalachian Plateau

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

Which of these animals might you find in the mountain regions? (Choose four).

• deer

• bear

• alligator

• salamander

• bald eagle

In the Ridge and Valley region, these grow well because of the rich, loamy soil.

• gray bats

• apple trees and grain

• palmetto trees

• marsh grass

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