Milestone review 1

What is the name of the line that separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions in Georgia?

• Fall Line

• Ridge Line

• Plateau Line

• Boundary Line

Which two cities are identified as deep water seaports on the map of Georgia?

• Atlanta and Brunswick

• Savannah and Brunswick

• Atlanta and Savannah

• Piedmont and Savannah

Which region has the largest population?

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

Which region has the most land area?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

• Coastal Plain

Which region receives up to 80 inches of rainfall a year?

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

• Ridge and Valley

• Blue Ridge

Which region is known for textiles and carpet industries?

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

What is the highest peak in Georgia?

• Okefenokee

• Columbus

• Brasstown Bald

• Macon

What is the name of the largest freshwater swamp?

• Okefenokee
• Oglethrope

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

What is the primary function of the barrier islands?

• They serve as hunting preserves

• They are frequent targets of hurricanes

• They protect wild horses from extinction

• They protect the beaches from erosion

How is Georgia’s overall climate best described?

• Dry and cold

• Humid and mild

• Dry and hot

• Wet and hot