Unit 1: Geography & Native Americans

In what way were the Mississippian Indians different from earlier North American cultures?

• They were less nomadic and had a more complex social structure.

• They relied more heavily on hunting and gathering to get resources.

• They treated everyone in their society much more equally.

• They traded much less with other settlements and cultures.

Which of the following shows the correct chronological development of American Indian cultures?

• Mississippian, Woodland, Archaic, Paleo-Indian
• Paleo-Indian, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian
• Archaic, Mississippian, Paleo-Indian, Woodland
• Woodland, Paleo-Indian, Archaic, Mississippian

What development has caused conflict over access to water between Alabama, Florida, and Georgia?

• Increased population of the Piedmont

• Construction of the Hoover Dam
• Discovery of gold in Georgia
• Introduction of alligators in Florida

The coal industry plays a significant role in the economy of which region of the state of Georgia?

• Coastal Plain
• Piedmont
• Blue Ridge
• Appalachian Plateau

Which statement accurately describes the climate of the Valley and Ridge region of Georgia?

• The region has mild winters and hot summers.

• The region has a desert climate with extremely hot summers and cold winters.
• The region has a polar climate with extremely cold winters and cool summers.
• The region has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

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

• Both regions have hot summers

• Both regions have a desert climate
• Both regions have a tropical monsoon climate
• Both regions have a Mediterranean climate

How many primary barrier islands are located off the coast of Georgia?

• 10
• 14
• 8
• 15

The Chattahoochee River serves as one of the primary water sources for millions of Georgians living in

which region of the state?

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

what is the name of the natural feature that was originally named by the Choctaw people, served as a

refuge for the Seminole people, and is a protected natural habitat that receives tens of thousands of

visitors each year?

• Grand Canyon
• Chattahoochee River

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Savannah River

Which of the following separates the Piedmont region of Georgia from the state's Coastal Plain region?

• The Appalachian Mountains
• The Fall Line
• The Blue Ridge Mountains
• The Okefenokee Swamp