Georgia's Regions, Physical Features, & Transport Systems

Georgia is located in what region of the United States?

• Midwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Southwest

Which of the following is the largest employer in Georgia?

• Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport

• Savannah Deepwater Port

• Georgia Rail Authority

• Georgia Department of Transportation

Which Georgia landform is the largest freshwater wetlands in the US and is a protected wildlife refuge?

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Chattahoochee River

• Savannah River

• the Barrier Islands

Into which hemisphere does the Prime Meridian place Georgia?

• Western

• Eastern

• Northern

• Southern

What does the Blue Ridge get more of than any other? What landforms are created because of it? 

• The most dry heat, Kennesaw & Appalachian Mountains

• The most precipitation, St. Mary's & Flint Rivers

• The most precipitation, Chattahoochee & Savannah Rivers.

• The most sunshine, Coal & Stone Mountain

Why is Georgia's transportation system attractive to businesses?

• The interstate system is complex and difficult to navigate.

• The interstate system is frequently closed due to weather.

• The interstate system is a strong choice for out of town businesses but not those located outside of Georgia.

• The interstate system provides businesses with easy access and are rarely closed due to inclement weather.

What would be the BEST title for the list

below? Region: Southeast, Country: United States of America, Continent: North America, Hemisphere: Northern and Western

• Georgia's Absolute Location

• Georgia's Relative Location

• Georgia's Cardinal Location

This region is located in the northwest center of Georgia, & is known for its parallel narrow peaks and open flat land in between.

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

• Valley and Ridge

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

This region is located in the middle/central area of the state, the name of this region means foot of the mountains, it is the most populous region in the state.

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

Your family has decided to sponsor an international exchange student from Sweden. Your student, Heidi, has never traveled outside of her country. She has contacted you on Insta and wants to know where Georgia is located. Which of these is the BEST response to her request?

• Georgia is located in the Northwestern Hemispheres on the North American continent in the Southeastern United States of America.

• Georgia is located in the Northern & Southern Hemispheres on the North American continent in the Northwestern United States of America.

• Georgia is located in the Southeastern Hemispheres on the North American continent in the Southwestern United States of America.

• Georgia is located in the Southwestern Hemispheres on the South American continent in the Northwestern United States of America