Georgia Studies GMAS Review

SS8G1a) All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________.

• Mississippi

• Alabama

• Florida

• Tennessee

Answer explanation

Georgia borders all states except Mississippi, making Mississippi the correct choice as the state that does not border Georgia.

(SS8G1a) Georgia is located in what region of the United States?

• Midwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Southwest

Answer explanation

Georgia is located in the Southeast region of the United States, making it the correct choice out of the given options.

(SS8G1a) How many physical/physiographic regions does Georgia have?

• 1

• 7

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

Georgia has 5 physical/physiographic regions, not 1, 7, or 4. The correct answer is 5 distinct regions in the state.

(SS8G1b) Which of the following is the smallest physiographic region in Georgia?

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

• Ridge and Valley

Answer explanation

The smallest physiographic region in Georgia is the Appalachian Plateau.

(SS8G1a) Which region contains Dade County, part of Walker County, and Lookout Mountain?

• Ridge and Valley

• Blue Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

Answer explanation

The region that contains Dade County, part of Walker County, and Lookout Mountain is the Appalachian Plateau.

(SS8G1c) What is the highest peak in Georgia?

• Brasstown Bald

• Stone Mountain

• Lookout Mountain

• Signal Moutain

Answer explanation

Brasstown Bald is the highest peak in Georgia, making it the correct choice for this question (SS8G1c).

(SS8G1d) Because of its warm weather and sunny beaches, beach-goers would most likely be attracted to which physiographic region?

• Coastal Plain

• Ridge and Valley

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

Answer explanation

Beach-goers would most likely be attracted to the Coastal Plain region due to its warm weather and sunny beaches.

(SS8G1) ~ Population heart, Industrial Heart (cars and planes built here),2nd largest physiographic region

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

Answer explanation

The Piedmont region is known for its population heart, industrial heart, and being the 2nd largest physiographic region, making it the correct choice for this question.

What region is number 3?

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

Answer explanation

Number 3 is located in the Appalachian Plateau region.

What physical feature is at LOOK HERE? 

• Fall Line

• Piedmont

• Okefenokee Swamp 

• Appalachian Mountains

Answer explanation

The physical feature at LOOK HERE is the Okefenokee Swamp, as indicated in the correct answer choice.