Unit 1 CFA Georgia's Geography

The Ridge and Valley is characterized by which of the following?

• Dalton, carpet industry, and apple farming
• low precipitation, good fishing, and textile mills
• many marshes and swamps, cattle grazing, and Dalton
• center for aeronautics industry, heavily populated, and vast hunting areas

1.  Which best describes the location of the Fall Line?

• Between the Ridge and Valley and Blue Ridge regions 
• Along the Atlantic coastline
• Separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions
• Between the Piedmont and Appalachian Mountains

Which region is located in the northeastern part of the state?

• Appalachian Plateau     
• Coastal Plain                         
• Ridge and Valley                                               
• Blue Ridge

Which region is located in the southern-most part of the state?   

• Piedmont
• Appalachian Plateau     
• Coastal Plain                         
• Ridge and Valley                       

In which region of the US is Georgia located?

• North-east 
• South-east
• South-west
• North-west

In what ways do the barrier islands protect Georgia’s mainland?

• By blocking storms such as hurricanes or nor’easters from reaching the mainland.
• By channeling saltwater away from mainland rivers, creeks and marshes.
• By blocking much of the wind, sands and water that could cause erosion.
• By preventing saltwater from mixing with fresh water.

The Okefenokee Swamp is a protected area located in the _____ region.

• Piedmont
• Blue Ridge
• Coastal Plain
• Ridge and Valley

What is the MAIN reason the Appalachian Mountains have been important to the growth of Georgia?  

• The rich red clay soil is excellent for agriculture.  
• Precipitation from the mountains provides water to the entire state. 
• Natural passes through the mountains established trade routes to the Midwest. 
•  They form a natural barrier between the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont region.

Most precipitation

• Appalachian Plateau
• Blue Ridge
• Coastal Plain
• Piedmont

TAG Corner

• Appalachian Plateau
• Blue Ridge
• Coastal Plain
• Piedmont