Georgia Studies Unit 1 Review

The state of Georgia is located in which hemispheres?

• Northern & Western

• Southern & Eastern

• Northern & Eastern

• Southern & Western

The state of Georgia is located in which region on the map?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

The state of Georgia is located in the which region of the United States?

• West

• Midwest

• South

• Northeast

Which major body of water forms part of the southeastern border of the state of Georgia?

• the Hudson Bay

• the Gulf of Mexico

• the Atlantic Ocean

• the Mississippi River

Which is the largest geographical region of Georgia?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge

• Piemont

What are the dominant geographic features in the Blue Ridge region of Georgia?

• swamps

• deserts

• plains

• mountains

Which major physical feature of Georgia is located in the Coastal Plain region?

• Brasstown Bald

• the Piedmont Plateau

• Stone Mountain

• the Okefenokee Swamp

Which of the following statements about the Piedmont region of the state of Georgia is NOT CORRECT?

• It consists of primarily hills and valleys

• It is located North of the Coastal Plain region

• It is the most heavily populated region in the state.

• It receives large amounts of snowfall every winter.

Which region of Georgia is considered the "carpet capital of the world"?

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plains

• Appalachian Plateau

• Ridge and Valley

In what way are the climates of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions of Georgia similar?

• Both experience hot summers

• Both experience harsh, cold winters

• Both typically receive small amounts of rainfall during the summer.

• Both typically receive large amounts of snowfall during the winter.