GA Geography Quiz SS8G1

The science and industry of farming, including growing crops and raising animals for food and other products

• Agriculture

• Appalachian

• Apollonia

• Agrirama

The mountain chain/range in North Georgia. The Blue Ridge mountains are part of this range.

• Applecharm Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Apollonia Mountains

These islands protect the Georgia coastline from storms and erosion.

• Baltic Islands

• Barrier Islands

• Barry Manilow Islands

• Brunswick Islands

This river flows past Atlanta and along the Georgia/Alabama border. It is used for rafting and fishing and other recreation activities.

• Savannah River

• Chattahoochee River

• Chattanooga River

• Charleston River

The average weather conditions in an area or region over a long period of time.

• Climate
• Weather
• Temperature
• Humidity

The four main directions on a compass:

• North, South, East, West
• Up, Down, Left, Right
• Front, Back, Left, Right
• Top, Bottom, Side, Side

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale:

• Commerce

• Manufacturing
• Farming
• Programming

Africa, South America, Australia, and Europe are all examples of:

• Islands

• Nations

• Continents

Preparing land and soil for gardening is called:

• Fertilizing
• Cultivating

• Tilling
• Planting

"Economic Contribution" means...

• The total value of goods and services produced in a country
• The way an action or event affects the amount of money someone/something earns

• The percentage of income spent on taxes
• The amount of money saved in a bank