Georgia History S1 Final

Which Georgia region contains the highest mountains and is part of the Appalachian Mountain chain?

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

Which region is known for its red clay, rolling hills, and large population centers such as Atlanta?

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

Which region covers the largest portion of Georgia and is known for agriculture such as peanuts, pecans, and cotton?

• Coastal Plain

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

Which region includes limestone ridges and valleys and is known for its textile and carpet industry?

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Ridge and Valley

• Coastal Plain

The Appalachian Plateau is best described as—

• the warmest region with flat farmland

• the busiest region with large cities

• a small region with flat-topped mountains and coal deposits

• an island chain off the coast

The Fall Line separates which two regions?

• Blue Ridge and Coastal Plain

• Piedmont and Coastal Plain

• Ridge and Valley and Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau and Ridge and Valley

Which physical feature is one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the United States?

• Fall Line

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Chattahoochee River

• Savannah River

Which two rivers form part of Georgia’s eastern and western boundaries?

• Altamaha and St. Marys

• Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers

• Oconee and Ocmulgee

• Etowah and Flint

Why are Georgia’s barrier islands important?

• They provide inland cities with fresh water

• They serve as major mining areas

• They protect the mainland from storms and erosion

• They form the boundary with South Carolina

Why is the Fall Line historically important?

• It forms Georgia’s southern boundary

• It is home to the state’s largest farms

• It created waterfalls that powered mills and led to city development

• It contains Georgia’s most fertile soil