Unit 1 Vocabulary-GA History

What is the world's largest land mass called?

• Continent

• Nation

• Region

• Island

Which region in Georgia is known for its red clay?

• Valley and Ridge

• Piedmont Region

• Blue Ridge Region

• Coastal Plain

What is the name of the geographic boundary that separates the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions?

• Fall Line

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

Which river forms part of the western boundary of Georgia?

• Savannah River

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Chattahoochee River

What is the largest swamp in North America?

• Everglades

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Great Dismal Swamp

• Atchafalaya Swamp

Which region in Georgia receives more rainfall than any other?

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge Region

• Appalachian Plateau

• Piedmont Region

What is the primary function of Georgia's Barrier Islands?

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Protection from hurricanes

Which airport is known as the world's busiest?

• O'Hare International Airport

• Heathrow Airport

• Los Angeles International Airport

• Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

What is the term for transportation involving more than one form of carrier?

• Intermodal

• Multimodal

• Unimodal

• Transmodal

Which mountain chain stretches from Georgia to Maine?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Range

• Sierra Nevada