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WorksheetsGA Geography Quiz SS8G1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 45mins
The mountain chain/range in North Georgia. The Blue Ridge mountains are part of this range.
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Andes Mountains
Atlas Mountains
The science and industry of farming, including growing crops and raising animals for food and other products
Agriculture
Appalachian
Apollonia
Agrirama
These islands protect the Georgia coastline from storms and erosion.
Jekyll Islands
Barrier Islands
Cumberland Islands
Brunswick Islands
This river flows past Atlanta and along the Georgia/Alabama border. It is used for rafting and fishing and other recreation activities.
Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Chattanooga River
Ogeechee River
The average weather conditions in an area or region over a long period of time.
The four main directions on a compass:
Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest
The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale:
Commerce
Africa, South America, Australia, North America, Antarctica, Asia, and Europe are all examples of:
Islands
Nations
Continents
Countries
"Economic Contribution" means...
The way an action or event affects the amount of money someone/something earns
This boundary divides the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont regions of Georgia. Its features include a drop in elevation that creates waterfalls.
Half of a sphere is known as...
Hemicircle
Semisphere
Another word for "nation" is...
County
This large marshy wetland in southeast Georgia is the largest freshwater swamp in North America.
Okayden Swamp
This river creates the boundary between South Carolina and Georgia and its namesake city is known for being a large trade port.
Chattanooga River
Sylvania River
Chattahoochee River
To exchange something for something else, typically as a commercial transaction, is known as...
The five regions of Georgia include the Appalachian Plateau, the Coastal Plain, and... (pick all that apply)
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Appalachian Ridge
Blue Valley
Georgia is located on this continent:
South America
North America
The state of Georgia is located on these two hemispheres:
The line around the earth that divides the northern and southern hemispheres is known as:
The line around the earth that divides the east and west hemispheres is known as:
An example of absolute location would be:
Georgia is north of Florida.
Atlanta is west of Athens.
33.7490° N, 84.3880° W
Atlanta is located in the Piedmont region.
Which statement uses relative location to describe Georgia?
Georgia is east of Alabama and west of South Carolina.
Georgia is located between approximately 30° and 35° north latitude.
Georgia is located along the eastern side of the United States.
Georgia is one of the southeastern states in the United States.
This city is located very close to 32° N, 81° W.
Savannah
Georgetown
Forsyth
Ringgold
This city is located very close to 34° N, 84° W.
Lawrenceville
Macon
Statesboro
Dahlonega
What does this image show about the relationship between Georgia's physical geography and its economy?
Georgia's rivers made it difficult for factories and other businesses to develop because waterways separated communities and limited the amount of land available for economic activities.
People used Georgia's waterways to support economic activities such as transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and trade.
Most of Georgia's major industries developed away from rivers because businesses needed to avoid the flooding and transportation problems that waterways could create.
Georgia's rivers were mostly used for fishing and recreation, while transportation, factories, and other businesses developed without depending on the state's rivers.
Why was Savannah founded along the Savannah River?
The river gave Savannah a cooler climate and better weather than other parts of Georgia.
The river helped protect Savannah from natural disasters and attacks from other groups.
The river provided a way to move people and goods, helping Savannah grow through trade.
The river provided farmland and rich soil that helped Savannah grow more crops near the city.
Which region of Georgia is known for its rich soil and is a major area for agriculture?
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Which of the following best describes the climate of most of Georgia?
Arid and desert-like
Tropical rainforest
Polar tundra
Humid subtropical
Why is the Okefenokee Swamp important to Georgia?
It provides rich farmland that supports large farms and many important crops across southern Georgia.
It provides a major water route that connects Georgia's largest cities to the Atlantic Ocean.
It provides an important wetland habitat for many plants and animals and helps store and filter water.
It provides large amounts of coal and other minerals that support mining and manufacturing across the state.
How is the climate of Georgia's northern regions different from the climate of the Coastal Plain?
Northern Georgia usually has cooler temperatures and more precipitation, while the Coastal Plain is warmer and generally receives less precipitation.
Northern Georgia usually has warmer temperatures and less precipitation, while the Coastal Plain is cooler and generally receives more precipitation.
Northern Georgia usually has hot temperatures and very little precipitation, while the Coastal Plain has cooler temperatures and heavy precipitation.
Northern Georgia and the Coastal Plain have similar temperatures and precipitation levels because they are both located in Georgia.
