GA History Chapter 1 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of Georgia’s five geographic regions?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Ridge and Valley

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plain

What natural resource is commonly found in the Appalachian Plateau region?

• Gold

• Coal

• Marble

• Pine trees

The Ridge and Valley region is characterized by:

• Flatlands and sandy soil

• Long ridges of mountains separated by long valleys

• Rolling hills and granite soil

• Coastal marshes and barrier islands

What is the highest mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of Georgia?

• Lookout Mountain

• Brasstown Bald

• Stone Mountain

• Kennesaw Mountain

The Piedmont region is known for:

• Limestone caves and coal mining

• Rolling hills, granite, and clay soil

• Barrier islands and sandy beaches

• Tall ridges and valleys

What is the term for rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the sky?

• Climate

• Weather

• Precipitation

• Drought

Tornadoes in Georgia most frequently occur during which months?

• June to August

• March to May

• September to November

• December to February

What is the primary factor that creates waterfalls along the Fall Line in Georgia?

• Changes in rock type

• Elevation of mountains

• Sandy soil

• River length

Georgia’s barrier islands protect the coast and are known for:

• Mountain ranges

• Marshlands and sandy beaches

• Large cities

• Coal deposits

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is long-term patterns; climate is day-to-day conditions

• Weather is day-to-day conditions; climate is long-term patterns

• Weather means rain only; climate means temperature only

• Weather and climate mean the same thing