8th Grade SS Post 1 Unit 2

Which BEST explains how the Piedmont region contributes to Georgia's economy?

• The Piedmont region contains the mining industry that employs many Georgians.

• The Piedmont region contains Georgia's beaches contributing to Georgia's economy through tourism.

• The Piedmont region contains the city of Atlanta and its suburbs where most of Georgia's industry is found.

• The Piedmont region contains flat and fertile land that supports agriculture contributing to Georgia's economy.

Which statement explains how the barrier islands benefit mainland Georgia today?

• The barrier islands help protect the mainland from hurricanes.

• The barrier islands suffer from erosion which helps build up mainland Georgia.

• The barrier islands provide homes for wildlife displaced by mainland development.

• The barrier islands produce crops like rice and indigo which do not grow on the mainland.

Which TWO statements correctly locates the state of Georgia by hemisphere, continent, nation, and region?

• A. Western Hemisphere, North America, United States, Southeast region

• B. Northern Hemisphere, North America, United States, Southeast region

• C. Northwest Hemisphere, North America, United States, Southern region

• D. Northern Hemisphere, North America, United States, Southwest region

• E. Southwestern Hemisphere, North America, United States, Southern region

In which geographic region would you find the deepwater ports that connect Georgia products with global markets?

• the Piedmont Region

• the Blue Ridge Region

• the Coastal Plain Region

• the Appalachian Plateau Region

The Mississippian Indians mostly lived in small, one-room houses constructed of woven sticks covered in mud or clay. What BEST explains why the Mississippians built their homes this way?

• The Mississippian culture was poor and did not stay in any place for long.

• The supplies to build these structures were easier to find than the supplies to build larger houses.

• The Mississippian culture had sharp social divisions and laws about how the non-elites could live.

• The lifestyle of the Mississippian Indians meant they usually only entered their houses to sleep.

Based on the facts listed, what is the BEST reason the Savannah River has been important to Georgia throughout its history?

• It was the location of Georgia’s first colonial town and early county development.

• It allowed for the defense of the colony during early wars and conflicts.

• It supported exploration and early trade between Europeans and American Indians.

• It provided a lasting economic benefit through farming, trade, and transportation.

Which TWO reasons BEST describe why water has been important to Georgia's historical and economic development?

• facilitating transportation and trade routes

• influencing architectural styles and urban planning

• supporting agricultural activities and crop irrigation

• acting as a natural barrier against natural disasters

• fostering a sense of community and cultural heritage

Which geographic region of Georgia is located south of the Fall Line?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plain

• Valley and Ridge

Which TWO geographic regions of Georgia are known for industrial facilities that produce the same product?

• the Piedmont region

• the Blue Ridge region

• the Coastal Plains region

• the Valley and Ridge region

• the Appalachian Plateau region

Where is Georgia located on the map?

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