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GA Geography Quiz SS8G1

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The mountain chain/range in North Georgia. The Blue Ridge mountains are part of this range.

a)

Rocky Mountains

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

Andes Mountains

d)

Atlas Mountains

2.

The science and industry of farming, including growing crops and raising animals for food and other products

a)

Agriculture

b)

Appalachian

c)

Apollonia

d)

Agrirama

3.

These islands protect the Georgia coastline from storms and erosion.

a)

Jekyll Islands

b)

Barrier Islands

c)

Cumberland Islands

d)

Brunswick Islands

4.

This river flows past Atlanta and along the Georgia/Alabama border. It is used for rafting and fishing and other recreation activities.

a)

Savannah River

b)

Chattahoochee River

c)

Chattanooga River

d)

Ogeechee River

5.

The average weather conditions in an area or region over a long period of time.

a)
Climate
b)
Weather
c)
Temperature
d)
Humidity
6.

The four main directions on a compass:

a)
North, South, East, West
b)
Up, Down, Left, Right
c)

Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest

d)
Top, Bottom, Side, Side
7.

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale:

a)

Commerce

b)
Manufacturing
c)
Farming
d)
Programming
8.

Africa, South America, Australia, North America, Antarctica, Asia, and Europe are all examples of:

a)

Islands

b)

Nations

c)

Continents

d)

Countries

9.

"Economic Contribution" means...

a)
The total value of goods and services produced in a country
b)

The way an action or event affects the amount of money someone/something earns

c)
The percentage of income spent on taxes
d)
The amount of money saved in a bank
10.

This boundary divides the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont regions of Georgia. Its features include a drop in elevation that creates waterfalls.

a)
The Appalachian Mountains
b)
The Fall Line
c)
The Blue Ridge Mountains
d)
The Okefenokee Swamp
11.

Half of a sphere is known as...

a)
Hemisphere
b)
Quarter sphere
c)

Hemicircle

d)

Semisphere

12.

Another word for "nation" is...

a)
Country
b)
City
c)
Continent
d)

County

13.

This large marshy wetland in southeast Georgia is the largest freshwater swamp in North America.

a)
Everglades National Park
b)
Great Dismal Swamp
c)
Okefenokee Swamp
d)

Okayden Swamp

14.

This river creates the boundary between South Carolina and Georgia and its namesake city is known for being a large trade port.

a)

Chattanooga River

b)
Savannah River
c)

Sylvania River

d)

Chattahoochee River

15.

To exchange something for something else, typically as a commercial transaction, is known as...

a)
Barter
b)
Trade
c)
Swap
d)
Exchange
16.

The five regions of Georgia include the Appalachian Plateau, the Coastal Plain, and... (pick all that apply)

a)

Blue Ridge

b)

Ridge and Valley

c)

Piedmont

d)

Appalachian Ridge

e)

Blue Valley

17.

Georgia is located on this continent:

a)

South America

b)
Africa
c)
Europe
d)

North America

18.

The state of Georgia is located on these two hemispheres:

a)
Northern and Eastern
b)
Southern and Western
c)
Northern and Western
d)
Eastern and Southern
19.

The line around the earth that divides the northern and southern hemispheres is known as:

a)
Equator
b)
Latitude
c)
Longitude
d)
Meridian
20.

The line around the earth that divides the east and west hemispheres is known as:

a)
Equator
b)
Prime Meridian
c)
Tropic of Cancer
d)
Tropic of Capricorn
21.

An example of absolute location would be:

a)

Georgia is north of Florida.

b)

Atlanta is west of Athens.

c)

33.7490° N, 84.3880° W

d)

Atlanta is located in the Piedmont region.

22.

Which statement uses relative location to describe Georgia?

a)

Georgia is east of Alabama and west of South Carolina.

b)

Georgia is located between approximately 30° and 35° north latitude.

c)

Georgia is located along the eastern side of the United States.

d)

Georgia is one of the southeastern states in the United States.

23.

This city is located very close to 32° N, 81° W.

a)

Savannah

b)

Georgetown

c)

Forsyth

d)

Ringgold

24.

This city is located very close to 34° N, 84° W.

a)

Lawrenceville

b)

Macon

c)

Statesboro

d)

Dahlonega

25.

What does this image show about the relationship between Georgia's physical geography and its economy?

a)

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.

b)

People used Georgia's waterways to support economic activities such as transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and trade.

c)

Most of Georgia's major industries developed away from rivers because businesses needed to avoid the flooding and transportation problems that waterways could create.

d)

Georgia's rivers were mostly used for fishing and recreation, while transportation, factories, and other businesses developed without depending on the state's rivers.

26.

Why was Savannah founded along the Savannah River?

a)

The river gave Savannah a cooler climate and better weather than other parts of Georgia.

b)

The river helped protect Savannah from natural disasters and attacks from other groups.

c)

The river provided a way to move people and goods, helping Savannah grow through trade.

d)

The river provided farmland and rich soil that helped Savannah grow more crops near the city.

27.

Which region of Georgia is known for its rich soil and is a major area for agriculture?

a)

Coastal Plain

b)

Blue Ridge

c)

Appalachian Plateau

d)

Piedmont

28.

Which of the following best describes the climate of most of Georgia?

a)

Arid and desert-like

b)

Tropical rainforest

c)

Polar tundra

d)

Humid subtropical

29.

Why is the Okefenokee Swamp important to Georgia?

a)

It provides rich farmland that supports large farms and many important crops across southern Georgia.

b)

It provides a major water route that connects Georgia's largest cities to the Atlantic Ocean.

c)

It provides an important wetland habitat for many plants and animals and helps store and filter water.

d)

It provides large amounts of coal and other minerals that support mining and manufacturing across the state.

30.

How is the climate of Georgia's northern regions different from the climate of the Coastal Plain?

a)

Northern Georgia usually has cooler temperatures and more precipitation, while the Coastal Plain is warmer and generally receives less precipitation.

b)

Northern Georgia usually has warmer temperatures and less precipitation, while the Coastal Plain is cooler and generally receives more precipitation.

c)

Northern Georgia usually has hot temperatures and very little precipitation, while the Coastal Plain has cooler temperatures and heavy precipitation.

d)

Northern Georgia and the Coastal Plain have similar temperatures and precipitation levels because they are both located in Georgia.