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WorksheetsUnit 1 Georgia's Geography Review
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 42mins
This map shows the 5 distinct regions of the United States. Using the map above, in which region is the state of Georgia located?
Midwest Region
Northwest Region
Southeast Region
Southwest Region
Locate the Okefenokee Swamp on the map.
What is the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp to Georgia?
It once served as a buffer zone between the United States and the French Empire.
It once served as a buffer zone between the United States and the French Empire.
It was the site of the first settlement of Native American Indians in the state of Georgia.
It was the site of the first settlement of Native American Indians in the state of Georgia.
It contains miles of inland waterways used to link parts of the state together for transportation of goods produced in Georgia.
It contains miles of inland waterways used to link parts of the state together for transportation of goods produced in Georgia.
It provides habitats for endangered and threatened species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker and a wide variety of other wildlife species.
It provides habitats for endangered and threatened species such as the red-cockaded woodpecker and a wide variety of other wildlife species.
Which of these BEST describes the location of Georgia?
Middle West United States
Northwestern United States
Southwestern United States
Southeastern United States
Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Macon can all be classified as being a part of which Georgia region?
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain Region
Piedmont Region
The Piedmont region is represented by which number on this map of Georgia?
1
2
3
4
The boundary between the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain is known as the
foothills.
fall line.
mineral pond.
barrier islands.
What protects Georgia from damage by storms and hurricanes?
the Atlantic Ocean
the Savannah River
the Barrier Islands
the state of Florida
Georgia’s many rivers, quantity of rainfall, and various elevations make Georgia a good location for
building computers.
white-water rafting.
cross-country skiing.
shopping for antiques.
The state of Georgia is located on what continent?
South America
United States
North America
Northern Hemisphere
The state of Georgia is found in BOTH the
Northern and Western hemispheres.
Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
Southern and Western hemispheres.
Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
The Blue Ridge region of Georgia is found in what area of the state?
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
· Serves as most of the Georgia-South Carolina boundary
· Forms Lake Hartwell in eastern Georgia
· Lies in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions.
These are all describing what Georgia river?
Flint
Savannah
Ocmulgee
Chattahoochee
· Alabama
· North Carolina
· South Carolina
· Tennessee
All of these states
border the state of Georgia.
border the state of Virginia.
are crossed by the Appalachian Trail.
are crossed by the Cumberland Plateau.
On this map, the state of Georgia is in which section of the map?
A
B
C
D
"Mountain Ranges in the United States"
What is the name of the mountain range that is labeled with the red arrows?
Black Hills
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevadas
Appalachian Mountains
Includes Chickamauga Valley, Armuchee Ridges, Great ValleyNortheast-to-southwest ridges
mining town were one common
limestone is common
heavily forested
These are characteristics of which geographic region on the map?
2
3
4
5
Regions 3 and 4 on this map are the "Upper" and "Lower" divisions of what geographic region of Georgia?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Valley and Ridge
The red arrow is pointing to the state of Georgia.
Which statement is supported by this map?
Georgia is part of Europe.
Georgia is part of Africa.
Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Georgia is located in the Western Hemisphere.
If you traveled from ___ to ___ you would pass over the "Fall Line."
Atlanta to Athens
Atlanta to Savannah
Brunswick to Albany
Valdosta to Savannah
Constance and her family went on vacation in Georgia. They visited Lookout Mountain in the northwest corner of Georgia, known both for its geology and for its role in the Civil War. From there, they traveled to northeast Georgia and visited Brasstown Bald, the highest point in the state. In both places they went hiking and camping.
When Constance visited Brasstown Bald, what region was she seeing?
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Valley and Ridge
This is a map depicting the geographic regions of Georgia.
When traveling from Region 1 to Region 4, a person would be MOST likely to travel through the __________ Region.
Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
Lower Coastal Plain
Upper Coastal Plain
This is a map depicting the geographic regions of Georgia.
Which of these describes a similarity between regions 1,2,3, and 5?
They have a sparse population.
They are relatively flat regions.
They are mostly mountainous regions.
They are the oldest geologic regions.
Which of these photographs is MOST likely to have been taken in the Piedmont Region of Georgia?
Beginning in the 1990s, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, entered into a legal battle involving the environment. Each state was claiming ownership of a natural resource.
Which of these would MOST likely be the source of this legal battle?
Savannah River
Barrier Islands
Okefenokee Swamp
Chattahoochee River
If you were going to visit the source of the Chattahoochee River, which number would you visit?
1
2
3
4
Georgia's "Barrier Islands" are circled on the map. Which of these offers the BEST explanation for this name?
It attracts many tourists each year.
It protects Georgia's fresh water supply.
It helps protect mainland Georgia from storms & erosion.
It prevents people from Florida from entering Georgia.
Georgia's climate can be described as "mild." What impact does this "mild" climate have on the state's economy?
Tourism benefits because more people come to vacation.
Georgia farmers are hurt because of the short growing season.
Factories have to shut down during the summer months because of the heat.
Ski resorts are very common because of the plentiful amount of snow in the mountains.
In what way does Georgia's climate MOST impact its economic development?
The warmer climate allows school students to go to school longer than children in colder climates.
The growing season is longer for farms in the state than it is for northern farmers.
The Appalachian Mountains are an important formation in the north Geor
The Okefenokee Swamp makes up most of southeastern Georgia.
Which Georgia city owes most of its economic success to its location along the Atlantic Ocean?
Augusta
Atlanta
Columbus
Savannah
Georgia is found in what country?
Canada
the United States
the Southeast
East Coast
Which number represents the country in which Georgia is found?
1
2
3
4
Choose the THREE statements that correctly describe Georgia's location.
Georgia is located in the Western Hemisphere.
Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Georgia is located in North America.
Georgia is located in the Southwestern region of the U.S.
Georgia is bordered by Alabama to its west.
Choose the rivers that serve as state boundaries for Georgia.
Altamaha River
Ocmulgee River
Savannah River
St. Mary’s River
Chattahoochee River
Listed in the Item Bank are some important labels for sections of the image below. Drag and drop each label to the corresponding area it identifies in the image.
Appalachian Mountains
Barrier Islands
Fall Line
Savannah River
Okefenokee Swamp
Chattahoochee River
Which of Georgia's physical features can be classified as a wetland and, as such, has been designated a National Wildlife Refuge and a National Wilderness Area?
Fall Line
Okefenokee Swamp
Cumberland Island
Chattahoochee River
Choose the states that share a border with Georgia. CHOOSE THREE
Alabama
Florida
Kentucky
Virginia
North Carolina
Choose the correct descriptions of the location of the state of Georgia. CHOOSE THREE.
Georgia is located south of Mexico.
Georgia is located in the Western Hemisphere.
Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
Georgia is located in the Southwestern United States.
Georgia is located in North America.
Match the name of the city with its correct location on the map.
Valdosta
Athens
Atlanta
Augusta
Albany
Columbus
Savannah
Macon
Select the state of Alabama, which shares a border with Georgia.
Select the Savannah River on the map.
Select the Chattahoochee River on the map.
Select the state of Tennessee, which shares a border with Georgia.
Select the state of North Carolina, which shares a border with Georgia.
Select the state of South Carolina, which shares a border with Georgia.
Select the state of Florida, which shares a border with Georgia.
Select the Piedmont region of Georgia.
Select the Coastal Plain region of Georgia.
Select the region that is home to Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak.
Select the region that the state capital is located in.
Select the region where you would most likely find peanut and cotton farms.
Which blue state represents Georgia?
A
B
C
D
Listed in the Item Bank are some important labels for sections of the image below. To find out more information about labels, some have more details available when you click on them. Drag and drop each label to the corresponding area it identifies in the image
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Valley & Ridge
Blue Ridge
