Georgia Geography Review

Where are the Appalachian Mountains located in Georgia?

• In the central part of the state

• In the southern coastal area

• In the north, forming high peaks in multiple regions

• In the eastern border near South Carolina

What is the highest peak in Georgia?

• Mount Oglethorpe

• Lookout Mountain

• Stone Mountain

• Brasstown Bald

What is one reason the Chattahoochee River is important to Georgia?

• It creates desert land along its banks

• It supplies water for millions and is used for recreation

• It floods every year

• It is the only river that flows north

Which river separates Georgia from South Carolina?

• Chattahoochee River

• Mississippi River

• Flint River

• Savannah River

How did the Fall Line help cities like Macon and Augusta grow?

• It provided flat land for farming

• Waterfalls were used to power mills and attract settlers

• It was a location for gold mining

• It was a Native American burial ground

What do the Barrier Islands protect Georgia from?

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Wind and water erosion

• Forest fires

What is true about the Okefenokee Swamp?

• It is the smallest swamp in North America

• It has no wildlife or plant life

• It is a major freshwater ecosystem and supports endangered species

• It is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Why are Georgia’s rivers important historically and today?

• They helped form borders, support trade, and provide water

• They caused flooding that damaged the economy

• They were used only by Native Americans

• They are no longer used for anything

What is one of the main purposes of the Barrier Islands?

• To stop earthquakes

• To act as a boundary between regions

• To protect the mainland from wind and water erosion

• To grow cotton and indigo today

Which of the following cities is located on the Fall Line?

• Savannah, Valdosta, Moultrie

• Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Duluth

• Columbus, Macon, Augusta

• Blue Ridge, Dalton, Chattanooga