Unit 1 Review

What two hemispheres is the state of Georgia located?

• in the Southern and Western Hemispheres

• in the Northern and Western Hemispheres

• in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres

• in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres

What geographic feature is located along Georgia's coast and helps to protect against Hurricanes and other weather extremities?

• the Appalachian Mountains

• the barrier islands

• the Fall Line

• the Okefenokee Swamp

This Georgia region contains Brasstown bald which is the highest Elevation in Georgia. It also rains a lot here

• Coastal Plain

• Valley and Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

What is a defining climate characteristic of both the Piedmont and Coastal Plain of Georgia?

• Both experience hot summers.

• Both experience harsh, cold winters.

• Both typically receive small amounts of rainfall during the summer.

• Both typically receive large amounts of snowfall during the winter.

The mining industry has been historically important to which of Georgia's Regions?

• Regions I, II, and V

• Regions IV and V

• Regions I, II, and III.

• Regions IV and V.

Read this passage and answer the question. Last Fall, Brian and his family vacationed in Georgia. They first visited friends in Savannah. Then they went hiking and camping near the mouth of the Chattahoochee river. Before heading home, Jaden and his family decided to spend a few days touring the Georgia Aquarium and and Coca Cola World in Atlanta. Which statement about Brian's and his family's vacation is correct?

• They began their visit to Georgia in the Coastal plain region, before traveling to the Blue Ridge region, and finally to the Piedmont region.

• They began their visit to Georgia in the Blue Ridge region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Piedmont region.

• They began their visit to Georgia in the Coastal Plain region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Blue Ridge Region.

• They begin their visit to Georgia in the Valley and Ridge region, before traveling to the Piedmont region and finally to the Coastal Plain region.

The Piedmont region is the primary beneficiary of this Major River that flows through Georgia.

• Chattahoochee

• Savannah

• St Mary's

• Altamaha

What kind of power can a waterfall provide

• Kinetic Energy

• Natural Gas

• Hydropower

• Wind Power

This region of Georgia consists of hills and valleys, is north of the Coastal Plain Region, and is the most heavily populated in the state.

• Blue Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

• Valley and Ridge

• Piedmont

Which Region of Georgia is the state's main agricultural area?

• Ridge and Valley

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge