Georgia Studies Midterm Pt 1

Georgia is located in the following hemispheres:

• Southern and Western

• Northern and Western

• Southern and Eastern

• Northern and Eastern

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G1a

Which region has the best weather and soil for agriculture?

• Coastal Plain

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

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G1b

Which of the following best defines the Chattahoochee River?

• Body of water located at the eastern boundary between Georgia and South Carolina.

• Body of water located on Georgia's western boundary between Georgia and Alabama. Acts as a drinking reservoir for the Atlanta area.

• A landform that protects the coast of Georgia from erosion. Known for tourism and scenic beauty. Ex. St. Simmons, Tybee and St. Catherine's Islands.

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G1c

The ______ is a physical feature in northern Georgia that plays a key role in tourism and as a source of many rivers.

• Appalachian Mountains

• Barrier Islands

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Savannah River

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G1c

Which of the following is crucial to Georgia for the transportation of goods to international markets (other countries)?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Fall Line

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Port of Savannah

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G1c

Identify the 5 regions of Georgia. Which region is indicated with the letter C?

• A. Appalachian Plateau

• B. Blue Ridge

• C. Coastal Plain

• D. Piedmont

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G1b

Examine the diagram. Which of the following BEST completes the diagram?

• A. Rivers in Georgia

• B. Mountains in Georgia

• C. Barrier Islands of Georgia

• D. Fall Line Cities of Georgia

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G1c

Which of the following is the best description of the geography of the state of Georgia?

• A. Elevation tends to be higher in the southern regions of the state and lower in the northern regions.

• B. The highest elevation is located at the Fall Line in the middle of the state.

• C. Georgia’s terrain is almost flat and the elevation does not change much at all.

• D. Elevation tends to be higher in the northern regions of the state and lower in the southern regions.

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G1b

Which of the following is true about the historical importance of Georgia's many rivers?

• They were used for boating, tubing, and waterskiing by early American Indians, European Colonists, and Early Georgia citizens alike.

• They were used for boating, tubing, and waterskiing for American Indians but not by any Europeans or early Georgia citizens.

• They were used for transportation, trade, food, and drinking water by early American Indians, European Colonists, and Early Georgia citizens alike.

• They were used for transportation, trade, food, and drinking water by European Colonists but not by American Indians or Early Georgia Citizens.

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G1d

What does the list describe?

• - Protected from unlawful treatment by government

• - Voting

• - Serving on juries

• - Voicing an opinion without criminal punishment

• - Receiving equal benefits of government programs

• - Paying taxes

• - Staying informed of political events

• balances of power

• separation of powers

• branches of government

• rights and responsibilities of citizens

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CG1c