GA's Geography

Which geographic region of Georgia is located south of the Fall Line?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plain

• Valley and Ridge

Which BEST explains how the Piedmont region contributes to Georgia's economy?

• This region contains the mining industry that employs many Georgians

• This region contains Georgia's beaches contributing to Georgia's economy through tourism

• This region contains the city of Atlanta and its suburbs where most of Georgia's industry is found

• This region contains flat and fertile land that supports agriculture contributing to Georgia's economy

Which BEST describes why the Chattahoochee River is important to Georgia?

• It represents the boundary between Georgia and Tennessee

• It provides vital commercial transportation route in Georgia.

• It provides the main supply of water to the population in Atlanta.

• It is the only river that provides the water needed to irrigate crops for the farmers in Georiga.

Which pair of Georgia is described by all three characteristics:

a. one of the smaller geographic regions of GA

b. one of the northern geographic regions of GA

c. One of the most elevated geographic regions of GA

• Piedmont and Coastal Plain

• Valley and Ridge and Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau and Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau and Blue Ridge

Which two geographic regions make similar economic contributions to Georgia and are known for industrial facilities that produce carpet and textiles?

• the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions

• the Piedmont and Valley and Ridge regions

• the Blue Ridge and the Valley and Ridge regions

• the Appalachian Plateau and Coastal Plain regions

Which statement explains the MOST important reason why the Chattahoochee River is important to Georgia today?

• It is an important food source for locals.

• It is a major waterway for business travel.

• It is a major tourist attraction along the fall line.

• It is an important source of fresh drinking water.

Which two Georgia cities have served as profitable deep water ports from the founding of the colony to the present day?

• Atlanta and Augusta

• Augusta and Columbus

• Brunswick and Savannah

• Columbus and Brunswick

Which BEST explains why it is easier to grow crops in the Coastal Plain region than the Appalachian Plateau region of Georgia?

• The Coastal Plain region has more flat land.

• The Coastal Plain region has more access to surface water.

• The Coastal Plain region provides a better climate for growing crops.

• The Coastal Plain region is located above the Fall Line making the land better to grow crops.

Which statement explains the impact of the Appalachian Mountains on Georgia's weather patterns?

• The mountains lie in the path of cold, moist air from the Atlantic Ocean, which produces frequent winter snowfall.

• The mountains lie in the path of warm, dry air from the Gulf of Mexico, which produces infrequent winter snowfall.

• The mountains lie in the path of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, which produces high levels of rainfall in spring and summer.

• The mountains lie in the path of cold, dry air from the Atlantic Ocean , which produces low levels of rainfall in spring and summer.

Which statement BEST describes the economic contributions of the Outer Coaster Plains region?

• The marshy habitats are ideal for the formation of coal deposits, strengthening the mining industry in GA.

• Sandy soil creates ideal conditions for growing peanuts, strengthening the agricultural industry in GA.

• A complex river network exposes many limestones deposits through erosion, strengthening the mining industry in Georgia.

• In addition to deepwater ports, many nature preserves and barrier islands make for a scenic environment, strengthening the tourism in GA.