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WorksheetsGSE SS8G1 Geography - study guide
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
what region is Georgia located in
southeast
northern
southwest
northeast
what nation is Georgia in
London
Africa
USA
what continent is Georgia located in
usa
North america
south america
southeast america
What hemisphere is Georgia located in
north and south
North and west
south and east
east and west
List the five states that border Georgia:
Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama
Tennessee,Georgia
London Alabama south Carolina
South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama
What separates the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
Equator
What separates the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
Equator
There are four time zones in the Mainland United States. Which time zone is Georgia located?
Eastern Time Zone
pacific standerd time
Mountain
What is the climate like in Georgia and most of the Southeastern United States?
Mild & Humid
Mild
Humid
If one was looking at a map of Georgia, what area/location would you find the Blue Ridge Region?
northeast
northwest
southeast
What region will you find Lookout and Sand Mountain?
Appalachian Plateau
blue ridge
valley and ridge
What are the four important cities found on the Fall Line and located in the Coastal Plain?
Columbus, Macon
Milledgeville, Augusta
Columbus, Macon, Milledgeville, Augusta
Which region would a person possibly find a shark's tooth? Why?
coastal plain
blue ridge
valley and ridge
Appalachian plateau
What mountain/trail begins in the Blue Ridge Region?
Appalachian Trail
blue ridge trail
valley and ridge trail
Why is the Piedmont region considered to be the most populated region in Georgia?
because it is the biggest
because the big main cites of Georgia are located there
Which region accumulates the most rainfall?
Blue Ridge
Valley and ridge
Appalachian
coastal plain
If you lived in the Coastal Plain on the Barrier Islands, which direction would you have to travel to the Appalachian Plateau?
North West
south east
north east
south west
Why is the Coastal Plain considered to be best for agriculture and raising crops?
Flatland and many rivers, along with the climate.
its soil is very moist
many rivers around the region
What is the Highest Point in Georgia and which region is it located?
Brass town Bald - Blue Ridge Region
Brass town Bald - valley and ridge
Brass town Bald -coastal plain
This region is considered to be the only source of coal in Georgia.___________
Appalachian Plateau
Blue ridge
Valley and ridge
coastal plain
What is the dividing point between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain?
Fall Line
equater
Prime Meridian
What made it difficult for people to first travel along the Fall Line?
Waterfalls
lims and branches
blocked off by indians
Why is the Piedmont region considered the best region for economic growth in the state?
That's where big businesses are and where most of the state's people live.
because it has such great soil there and has flat land
What is different about the soil in the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain?
Piedmont has red clay, and the coastal plain has better soil for farming.
they have different types of soil one is bad and one is good
What is the main purpose of the Barrier Islands?
Protect the mainland of GA from weather and waves from storms and hurricanes.
it is to protect the light houses in the are from falling and breaking
The Savannah River forms a natural border between which two states?
GA and South Carolina
USA and North caolina
Ga and north carolina
What are three primary functions of the Savannah river?
Provides drinking water and food, shipping, and hydroelectricity
travel,food,and water for the people who live near the area's where it runs
Give three descriptions of the Piedmont region.
Population, Middle of the state, and has hills,
a main part of it soil is made up of red clay,the name of the region means foot of the hills,and they have gently rolling heals
Describe the ridges that run through the Ridge and Valley region.
Edge of the mountain
over a cliff
on the side of a peek
What is the largest wetland in North America that is located in Southeast GA?
Okefenokee Swamp
fall line
Chattahoochee
Savanna river
What starts in the Blue Ridge Region and then become part of the border of Alabama and Georgia?
Chattahoochee River.
Atlantic ocean
pacific ocean
is the Okefenokee swamp important to Georgia because of the wild life reafuge
TRUE
FALSE
Which Barrier Island remains in its natural state and has to be reached by boat?
Cumberland Island
coastal line
north east
What type of storm could cause massive damage along a coastline resulting in the destruction of property and death?
Hurricane
tornado
earth quake
Why have many Georgia cities and industries grown up along the Fall Line?
Source for food, water, and hydroelectricity
to bring in money
to get more transpotation
Why have many Georgia cities and industries grown up along the Fall Line?
Source for food, water, and hydroelectricity
Which region would you find the tallest mountains in Georgia?
Blue Ridge
valley and ridge
Piedmont
In which region would you find the "Carpet" Capital of the world?
Ridge & Valley
blue ridge
Piedmont
In which region does the Chattahoochee River begin?
Blue Ridge
piedmont
valley and ridge
What is a name that the Seminole Indians gave to the Okefenokee Swamp?
"Land of the trembling earth"
ground of the water
What is a name that the Seminole Indians gave to the Okefenokee Swamp?
"Land of the trembling earth"
What is another name for the Piedmont Region?
"Foot of the mountains"
toes of the peeks
How have Deepwater ports influenced GA's economic growth?
Provides shipping to anywhere in the world
it helps them ship itmes
it helps produce goods
Besides drinking, what is the most important reason for the need of water to GA's Historical Development?
Hydro-electricity
transportation
food and water
What city in Georgia is the major reason that the Piedmont region is the most populated and responsible for economic growth?
Atlanta
georgia
usa
london
