SS8H1 Key Terms Review Georgia Geography and History Quiz

Georgia produces the most __________ of any state.

• Georgians

• Rice

• Apples

• Peanuts

• Tomatoes

Which mountain chain extends from Canada into Alabama and is located in eastern North America?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Fall Line

• Savannah Mountains

What were the primary means of obtaining food for many groups of American Indians in Georgia during the time of European arrival?

• Mining and agriculture

• Fishing and trading

• Farming, hunting, fishing, and gathering

• Industrial manufacturing

Which geographical feature serves as a natural protection for the mainland of Georgia from storms and erosion?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Chattahoochee River

• Fall Line

• Barrier islands

Which river flows into the Apalachicola River, starting from northern Georgia along the Georgia/Alabama border?

• Savannah River

• Altamaha River

• Chattahoochee River

• Oconee River

Which river serves as a national recreation area and is used for activities such as rafting and fishing?

• Okefenokee River

• Savannah River

• Chattahoochee River

• Altamaha River

What is the geological boundary that has historically been a center for commerce and trade in Georgia due to its association with rivers?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Fall Line

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Chattahoochee River

What type of houses, made of walls from interwoven sticks and twigs covered with mud or clay, were commonly used by many Indians in Georgia?

• Log cabins

• Adobe houses

• Wattle and daub houses

• Igloos

In which states is the Okefenokee Swamp located?

• Florida and Georgia

• Alabama and Mississippi

• South Carolina and North Carolina

• Louisiana and Texas

Which region in Georgia is marked by mostly undeveloped islands that protect the mainland from storms and erosion?

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Mountains

• Barrier islands