WorksheetsGeorgia's Beginnings: Geography and People of GA
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Georgia's smallest region.
a)
Piedmont
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Valley & Ridge
d)
Plateau
2.
Region located in the Northwest corner of Georgia.
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Plateau
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Piedmont
3.
Georgia's highest elevation.
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Lookout Mountain
c)
Brasstown Bald
d)
Stone Mountain
4.
The region in Georgia with the highest elevation.
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Plateau
c)
Valley & Ridge
d)
Coastal Plain
5.
Which Georgia region usually receives the most rainfall annually?
a)
Piedmont
b)
Blue Ridge
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Plateau
6.
This area of Georgia attracts a lot of tourists during the autumn months because of the colorful trees.
a)
Valley & Ridge
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Piedmont
7.
Georgia's biggest region.
a)
Plateau
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Ridge and Valley
d)
Blue Ridge
8.
This area contains Georgia's only source of coal.
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Plateau
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Piedmont
9.
This Georgia region has fertile valleys that are excellent areas for farming and grazing livestock.
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Piedmont
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Ridge & Valley
10.
This area consists of parallel ridges and is a part of the Appalachian Mountains that stretch over 2,000 miles.
a)
Ridge & Valley
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Piedmont
d)
Blue Ridge
11.
This region is known for its famous red clay.
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Valley & Ridge
c)
Plateau
d)
Piedmont
12.
This is an area of rolling hills.
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Valley & Ridge
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Piedmont
13.
This is the most populated area in Georgia.
a)
Piedmont
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Ridge and Valley
d)
Blue Ridge
14.
This Georgia region suffers from a lack of ground water.
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Ridge and Valley
d)
Piedmont
15.
Stone Mountain is located inside this region.
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Plateau
c)
Valley & Ridge
d)
Piedmont
16.
The Okefenokee Swamp is located in the ...
a)
Piedmont
b)
Plateau
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Blue Ridge
17.
Georgia is located in the ____________ Hemisphere.
a)
Southern
b)
Eastern
c)
Northern
d)
Northwestern
18.
Georgia is located in the ___________ Hemisphere.
a)
Western
b)
Eastern
c)
Southern
d)
Northwestern
19.
Georgia is a part of the..
a)
United Kingdom
b)
European Union
c)
United States
d)
United Nations
20.
Georgia is located on ...
a)
Asia
b)
Europe
c)
South American
d)
North America
21.
The oldest known Native culture in North America is the
a)
Paleo culture
b)
Archaic culture
c)
Woodland culture
d)
Mississippian culture
22.
Which factor resulted in prehistoric Indians making permanent settlements?
a)
They had abundant large game.
b)
They started to cultivate plants.
c)
They followed the herds.
d)
They banded for protection.
23.
Which early Native culture built large ceremonial buildings and lived in large villages?
a)
Paleo
b)
Archaic
c)
Woodland
d)
Mississippian
24.
What is one theory on how the prehistoric peoples arrived in Georgia?
a)
Migration from Iceland
b)
Came from Europe with the Vikings
c)
Asian migration using land bridge
d)
Arrived with the Spanish
25.
What is a spear throwing device developed by the Archaic Age?
a)
midden
b)
Whip
c)
Clovis Point
d)
Atlatl
26.
As we learned, what happened to the Native American tribes over time?
a)
became more advanced
b)
became more violent
c)
stayed nomadic
d)
became less advanced
27.
Which Native American group was the most complex/advanced?
a)
Paleo
b)
Mississippian
c)
Woodland
d)
Archaic
28.
Which Native American group had larger settlements?
a)
Paleo
b)
Archaic
c)
Mississippian
d)
Woodland
29.
Which Native American group had chiefdoms?
a)
Paleo
b)
Archaic
c)
Mississippian
d)
Woodland
30.
Which region grows most of the state’s agricultural products and is the largest region in Georgia?
a)
Piedmont
b)
Blue Ridge
c)
Ridge and Valley
d)
Coastal Plains
31.
In which region is Dahlonega located and was the site of Georgia’s first gold rush?
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Ridge and Valley
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Plains
32.
Why have many cities and industries grown up along the Fall Line?
a)
Rapid flowing rivers were a source of energy
b)
Ships can travel northward from there to the northeast
c)
The land along the Fall Line was fertile and perfect for farming
d)
Whatever!
33.
How do the barrier islands protect Georgia’s mainland?
a)
By blocking much of the wind, sands and water that could cause erosion
b)
By channeling saltwater away from the mainland
c)
By preventing saltwater from mixing with fresh water
d)
By helping to bring hurricanes to Georgia
34.
Which river is the primary water source for Atlanta and forms the border between Georgia and Alabama?
a)
Savannah
b)
Chattahoochee
c)
Sewage Creek
d)
Flint River
35.
What is produced in the Coastal Plains Region?
a)
Naval Stores and Pulp
b)
Coal
c)
Marble
d)
Granite
36.
What site in Georgia’s Coastal Plains is filled with shallow black water and is the largest in North America?
a)
Okefenokee Swamp
b)
Allatoona Lake
c)
Lake Lanier
d)
Brookstone's Pool
37.
Which region is home to Lookout Mountain and is also known as the TAG corner?
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Ridge and Valley
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Piedmont
38.
What industry is found in the Ridge and Valley Region?
a)
Carpet
b)
Granite
c)
Naval Stores
d)
Coal
39.
Which region is the film and music capital of the state?
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Ridge and Valley
c)
Piedmont
d)
Coastal Plains
40.
Which of the following is NOT one of the main crops found in the Coastal Plains Region?
a)
Peanuts
b)
Pecans
c)
Vidalia Onions
d)
Corn
41.
Atlanta is the major center for road and air transportation in the state of Georgia.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Which of the following is NOT one of Georgia's four transportation systems?
a)
Railroad
b)
Interstates
c)
Hartsfield Jackson Airport
d)
Lakes
e)
Two Deepwater Seaports
43.
Which river separates Georgia from South Carolina?
a)
Savannah
b)
Chattahoochee
c)
Flint
d)
Carnes
44.
What does Georgia's mild climate bring to the state?
a)
Businesses
b)
People
c)
Agriculture
d)
All of the answers
45.
In what 2 cities are Georgia’s deep water seaports located?
a)
Savannah and Brunswick
b)
Savannah and Augusta
c)
Savannah and Atlanta
d)
Brunswick and Augusta
46.
Identify what region the questions mark is in.
a)
Ridge and Valley
b)
Blue Ridge
c)
Appalachian Plateau
d)
Piedmont
47.
What mountain range flows through the northern regions of the state?
a)
Appalachian
b)
Blue Ridge
c)
Andes
d)
Alps
48.
Identify what region the questions mark is in.
a)
Ridge and Valley
b)
Blue Ridge
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Appalachian Plateau
49.
Identify what region the questions mark is in.
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Ridge and Valley
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
Piedmont
50.
Identify what region the questions mark is in.
a)
Ridge and Valley
b)
Coastal Plains
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Piedmont
51.
Identify what the arrow is pointing to.
a)
Fall Line
b)
Stone Mountain
c)
Flint River
d)
Chattahoochee River
52.
Identify what region the questions mark is in.
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
Piedmont
c)
Ridge and Valley
d)
Blue Ridge
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