Georgia Milestone Geography Review

What is Georgia's highest and largest group of mountains called?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Piedmont region

• Blue Ridge region

• Coastal Plain

Which region in Georgia is known for its hardwood forests, vegetable farming, and apples due to the precipitation it receives?

• Valley and Ridge region

• Blue Ridge region

• Piedmont region

• Coastal Plain

What is the name of Georgia's highest mountain?

• Lookout Mountain

• Sand Mountain

• Brasstown Bald

• Cumberland Plateau

Which region creates the border between the Piedmont region and the Coastal Plains in Georgia?

• Fall Line

• Blue Ridge region

• Appalachian Plateau

• Valley and Ridge region

What is the Okefenokee Swamp named after?

• A river in Georgia

• A Seminole Indian word

• A city in Georgia

• A mountain in Georgia

Which region is the largest and most populous in Georgia, containing many of its large cities?

• Blue Ridge region

• Piedmont region

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

What is the primary characteristic of the Valley and Ridge region in Georgia?

• It is the state's smallest physiographic region.

• It contains the state's highest mountain.

• It is dominated by forests and pastures.

• It is the largest land region in Georgia.

Which region in Georgia is known as the state's major agriculture region?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Valley and Ridge region

• Blue Ridge region

• Coastal Plain

What is the Appalachian Mountains' significance in Georgia's history?

• It was the first region to be settled by Europeans.

• It was an early barrier to settlers moving west.

• It is the most agriculturally productive region.

• It was named after a famous explorer.

What is the Chattahoochee River's role between Alabama and Georgia?

• It is only a tourist attraction.

• It is the partial boundary and border between the two states.

• It is used exclusively for fishing activities.

• It has no significant role.