Regions (Physiographic and Economic)

What has made Agriculture our state's #1 economic activity?

• Our tax breaks given to industry

• our longer growing season 

• our heavy rainfall

• Our lack of coastal hurricanes

What climate feature of Georgia has resulted in bringing many people and businesses to this state?

• Georgia’s global leadership in agriculture. 

•  Georgia’s southern hospitality & charm

• Georgia’s overall political leadership

• Georgia’s relatively mild climate

Which industry is MOST affected by Georgia’s Climate?

• Mining

• Technology

• Transportation

• Agriculture

Which statement BEST describes Georgia’s overall climate?

• It has extremely short growing seasons making agriculture an unimportant industry. 

• It is a harsh climate and few if anybody wants to move to the state.

• It is mild throughout the year, even as it goes through all 4 season.

• It rarely changes and is known for only having 2 seasons.

Which statement is true based upon the phrases in the box?

• Climate is not important to people looking to live in a place.

• Climate can affect the economy.

•  Winter in the Appalachian Regions is the same as in the Coastal Plains

•  The cold winter temperatures make most people visit in the summer.  

All of the following statements describe Georgia’s Climate except

• The Piedmont Region get most of the state’s precipitation.

• Winters are mild in comparison to the rest of the Country

• We have a Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers and cool winters

• Summers are generally cooler in the Appalachian Mountain regions than the Coastal Plain region.

The modern Naval Stores industry supports which type of manufacturing in the Piedmont?

• Tar

• Pitch

• Turpentine

• Paper and Pulp

Which is the source of Naval Stores industry?

• Oak Trees from the Appalachian Mountains

• Longleaf Pine Trees in the Coastal Plains

• Cedar Trees from the Okefenokee

• ed Clay and Granite from the Piedmont

Which region is known for the production of peanuts, Vidalia onions, & naval stores for pine trees?

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont Plateau

• Coastal Plains

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

Which region of Georgia receives the most precipitation annually?

• Piedmont Plateau

• Blue Ridge    

• Ridge and Valley

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau