Worksheetsreview Georgia geography
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
(SS8G1a) Georgia is located in what region of the United States?
a)
Midwest
b)
Northeast
c)
Southeast
d)
Southwest
2.
(SS8G1b) Which of the following is the smallest physiographic region in Georgia?
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Coastal Plain
c)
Appalachian Plateau
d)
Ridge and Valley
3.
(SS8G1b) Which region is Georgia�s only source of coal?
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Ridge and Valley
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Plain
4.
(SS8G1c) What is the highest peak in Georgia?
a)
Brasstown Bald
b)
Stone Mountain
c)
Lookout Mountain
d)
Signal Moutain
5.
(SS8G1d) Because of its warm weather and sunny beaches, beach-goers would most likely be attracted to which physiographic region?
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Ridge and Valley
c)
Appalachian Plateau
d)
Blue Ridge
6.
(SS8G1) ~ Population heart, Industrial Heart (cars and planes built here), nd largest physiographic region
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Blue Ridge
c)
Ridge and Valley
d)
Piedmont
7.
(SS8G1c) This freshwater marsh is located in the Coastal Plain region of Georgia.
a)
Everglades
b)
Ogeechee
c)
Okefenokee
8.
(SS8G1c) What physical feature in Georgia built forts to protect Georgia from pirates and the Spanish, but now protects the interior of Georgia from bad weather and is popular for tourism?
a)
Barrier Islands
b)
Savannah River
c)
Chattahoochee
d)
Appalachian Mountains
9.
What region is number 3?
a)
Ridge and Valley
b)
Piedmont
c)
Coastal Plain
d)
Appalachian Plateau
10.
How does Georgia's climate help its economy?
a)
The mountains attract millions of tourists each year for their world famous snow skiing.
b)
Atlanta has grown into the premier city in the Southeast and offers a wide variety of jobs.
c)
Long growing seasons and adequate moisture in most years allow a wide variety of crops to be produced.
d)
Rivers and roadways provide much needed transportation routes for distribution of goods produced there.
11.
Because of the climate in Georgia, early colonists found Georgia to be a good place for
a)
the king to reside.
b)
the first American colony.
c)
growing crops to send to England.
d)
hiring people to work in England.
12.
The "Fall Line" is the dividing point between which two geographic regions in Georgia?
a)
Blue Ridge and Piedmont
b)
Piedmont and Coastal Plain
c)
Blue Ridge and Valley & Ridge
d)
Appalachian and Valley & Ridge
13.
The blue line represents what Georgia river?
a)
Flint
b)
Savannah
c)
Ocmulgee
d)
Chattahoochee
14.
If you were going to visit the source of the "land of trembling earth", which number would you visit?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
15.
Georgia's "Barrier Islands" are circled on the map. Which of these offers the BEST explanation for this name?
a)
It attracts many tourists each year.
b)
It protects Georgia's fresh water supply.
c)
It helps protect mainland Georgia from storms & erosion.
d)
It prevents people from Florida from entering Georgia.
16.
In which nation is Georgia located?
a)
North America
b)
Coweta
c)
United States of America
d)
Djibouti
17.
What border state is # 5?
a)
South Carolina
b)
Georgia
c)
Flordia
d)
North Carolina
18.
What border state is # 2?
a)
Mississippi
b)
Georgia
c)
Flordia
d)
Alabama
19.
Atlanta is located in what region?
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Blue Ridge
c)
Piedmont
d)
Ridge & Valley
20.
Smallest region in Georgia and is located in the northwest corner?
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Ridge & Valley
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Lower Coastal Plain
21.
Brasstown Bald is located in what region?
a)
Ridge & Valley
b)
Appalachian Plateau
c)
Piedmont
d)
Blue Ridge
22.
What separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain?
a)
mountains
b)
Fall Line
c)
rivers
d)
Flint River
23.
What purpose do Georgia's barrier islands play?
a)
Georgia's barrier islands protect the mainland from wind, water, and sand erosion.
b)
That's where we have fun in the sun
c)
Barrier islands provide fresh water.
d)
Barrier islands provides no purpose.
24.
What region is this?
a)
Ridge and Valley
b)
Blue Ridge
c)
Appalachian Plateau
d)
Piedmont
25.
Farming, textiles, and mining are the main industries in this region of high ridges and narrow valleys
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Piedmont
c)
Valley and Ridge
d)
Appalachian Plateau
26.
Hikers and tourists are attracted to this region that is home to Brasstown Bald and the beginning of the Appalachian Trail
a)
Blue Ridge
b)
Valley and Ridge
c)
Appalachian Plateau
d)
Piedmont
27.
The most populated region in Georgia known for its granite.
a)
Coastal Plain
b)
Piedmont
c)
Valley and Ridge
d)
Blue Ridge
28.
Georgia's deepwater ports are found in this region where peanuts, peacans, peaches, cotton, and Vidalia onions are grown.
a)
Piedmont
b)
Appalachian Plateau
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Plain
29.
The blue line represents what Georgia river?
a)
Flint
b)
Savannah
c)
Ocmulgee
d)
Chattahoochee
30.
The blue line represents what Georgia river?
a)
Flint
b)
Savannah
c)
Ocmulgee
d)
Chattahoochee
31.
Which physical feature of Georgia is an area that features a rapid drop in elevation and the point where two regions meet?
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Savannah River
c)
the Fall Line
d)
Chattahoochee River
32.
Which physical feature is an important source of water for the state that forms part of the border between Georgia and Alabama?
a)
Chattahoochee
b)
Coosa
c)
Flint
d)
Savannah
33.
Which physical feature is an important source of water for the state that forms part of the border between Georgia and Alabama?
a)
Chattahoochee
b)
Coosa
c)
Flint
d)
Savannah
34.
Which city is located on the Atlantic Ocean and was the first settlement in Georgia?
a)
Athens
b)
Dalton
c)
Atlanta
d)
Savannah
35.
Which city is located in the Ridge and Valley region and is the “carpet capitol of the world?”
a)
Macon
b)
Dalton
c)
Atlanta
d)
Athens
36.
Which city is located in the Ridge and Valley region and is the “carpet capitol of the world?”
a)
Macon
b)
Dalton
c)
Atlanta
d)
Athens
37.
Which city is located on the Atlantic Ocean and was the first settlement in Georgia?
a)
Athens
b)
Dalton
c)
Atlanta
d)
Savannah
38.
In which nation is Georgia located?
a)
North America
b)
Coweta
c)
United States of America
d)
Djibouti
39.
On which continent is Georgia located?
a)
South America
b)
North America
c)
Europe
d)
Africa
40.
On which hemisphere will you find Georgia?
a)
Southwestern
b)
Southeastern
c)
Northeastern
d)
Northwestern
41.
Which region of the United States is Georgia located?
a)
Northeastern
b)
Northwestern
c)
Southeastern
d)
Southwestern
42.
The smallest region of Georgia, featuring caves, canyons, and a Civil War battlefield; also known as the "TAG corner."
a)
Appalachian Plateau
b)
Valley and Ridge
c)
Blue Ridge
d)
Coastal Plain
43.
Do our transportation systems have to work together in order to bring goods and services to our states?
a)
True
b)
False
44.
How does having a mild climate impact Georgia?
a)
It attracts many tourists because it isn't too hot or too cold.
b)
It attracts businesses because they do NOT have to close for weather-related issues.
c)
It allows our transportation systems to function without many weather-related closings.
d)
All of the above impact Georgia.
45.
How does having a mild climate impact Georgia?
a)
It attracts many tourists because it isn't too hot or too cold.
b)
It attracts businesses because they do NOT have to close for weather-related issues.
c)
It allows our transportation systems to function without many weather-related closings.
d)
All of the above impact Georgia.
46.
This river is known for its shipping ability to Augusta. It also creates the border with South Carolina.
a)
Chattahoochee
b)
Fall Line
c)
Okefenokee Swamp
d)
Savannah
47.
In which two hemispheres is Georgia located?
a)
North and South
b)
North and East
c)
South and West
d)
North and West
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