Chapter 2: Quiz

Which number from the map identifies the most highly populated region of Georgia, containing most of its cities including Atlanta?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

Which geographic region of Georgia is characterized by its red clay soil and gently sloping hills? This region was historically the primary cotton-growing area.

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge

This region of Georgia contains the highest elevation in the state. This area also receives the most rainfall of any of the regions. Which geographic region is described in the points above?

• Blue Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

• Ridge and Valley

• Coastal Plain

Which of the following would be considered a resource found in Georgia’s Coastal Plain?

• Coal deposits and natural gas

• Bedrock such as granite and marble

• Fertile soil for farming

• Rapidly flowing rivers

Why is it possible to find fossilized shark teeth near the city of Macon, which is so far away from the Atlantic Ocean?

• Early settlers in Macon wore the shark teeth as jewelry

• Macon is located on the shoreline of a prehistoric ocean

• Native Americans used the teeth to trade, dispersing them throughout Georgia

• Sharks can swim as far north as Macon in Georgia rivers

What is the natural boundary that separates the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions?

• Savannah River

• Chattahoochee River

• Fall Line

• Appalachian Mountains

How did Georgia’s Fall Line encourage industrial growth in the 1800s? (SS8G1)

• Its rapid provided waterpower for industrial plants

• Its high mountains and scenic beauty supported the tourism industry

• Its deep-sea ports made it easy for industries to ship goods

• Its forests provided trees for the timber industry

Explain why Georgia’s coastal islands are called barrier islands.

• During the American Revolution, the islands acted as barriers delaying the British

• Coral reefs form a natural barrier around the islands

• European explorer sir Edmund Barrier discovered the island in 1642

• The islands protect the mainland coast from ocean winds and waves

Which number from the map marks the location of the Savannah River?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

How have granite and marble deposits contributed to the economic development of Georgia?

• Georgia ranks first in the nation for the mining of these minerals

• Mining of these minerals provides most jobs in several regions of the state

• Georgia ranks first in the world of the granite and marble production

• Almost half of the state's economy is based on these minerals