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Which region of Georgia has red clay, location near the fall line and Atlanta is located in?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plain

Which region is located in the TAG corner of Georgia and is also the state's smallest?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

What geographic feature separates the Piedmont region from the Coastal Plains?

• fall line

• Barrier islands

• Savannah River

Georgia is located on which continent?

• Asia

• South America

• North America

Which of the following are true of the coastal plains region?

• coal is produced here

• good for farming

• made up of mountains

What industry is the economic base of the Ridge and Valley region?

• tourism

• textiles (carpets)

• shipping

Why have so many of Georgia's cities and industries grown up along the Fall Line?

• Railroads were already built there.

• Rapid flowing rivers were a source of energy.

• Ships can travel northward from there to the northeast.

The list above best describes • Handles more than 100 million passengers per year • Can reach 80% of US markets in two hours (fastest) • Generates more than $20 billion/year for the regional economy • Ideal for transporting time sensitive products

• The ports of Savannah and Brunswick.

• Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.

• Railroad companies like Norfolk Southern and CSX.

Which of these offers the BEST explanation for the name "Barrier Islands"?

• They attract many tourists each year.

• They help protect mainland Georgia from storms and erosion.

• They prevent people from entering Georgia from Florida or South Carolina.

The letter A belongs with which correct region or physical feature of Georgia on the map?

• Fall Line

• Appalachian Plateau

• Piedmont