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WorksheetsGeorgia Geographic and Economic Foundations
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the five geographic regions of Georgia borders the Coastal
Plain?
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
The line dividing regions 4 & 5 on this map is known as the "Fall Line."
Which of these represents an important factor of the Fall Line in Georgia
history?
It was the first boundary after Georgia became a state.
The was once home to major cities that have since been
abandoned.
It was an important source of power due to a change in
elevation.
It was a dividing line between the United States and Native
American territories.
In which region of Georgia is the Okefenokee Swamp located?
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Valley & Ridge
Facts about the Savannah River
1. The first known European explorer, Hernando de Soto, reached
Savannah in 1540.
2. The French were the first Europeans to trade on the Savannah; they
traded with American Indians for sassafras.
3. In early 1733, James Oglethorpe, chose Savannah to be the site of the
first town in Georgia.
4. People discovered that marshlands in Savannah were ideal for growing
rice.
5. When the American Revolution erupted, forts along the Savannah River
that were set up for protection from American Indian invasions were
strengthened as a defense against the British.
6. Four of Georgia's eight original counties as established by the state's
constitution were located along the Savannah River.
7. The Savannah River ports were used as an easy way to transport cotton
during the Civil War, and they later became the most efficient way to
transport heavy logs for the growing lumber industry.
Which statement gives the BEST reason why the Savannah River is
important to Georgia?
The Savannah River is most important to Georgia because it was the sight
of Georgia's first settlement.
The Savannah River has been important for explorers because of its ability
to help grow crops and transport goods.
The Savannah River is important because it provided protection from
invasions during the American Revolution and Civil War.
The Savannah River is an important part of Georgia’s history
because of its important role in the economic growth of the
state.
Use the list to answer the following question.
-Conductor
-Mechanic
-Track maintenance worker
-Engineer
All of the jobs in the preceding list exist because of _______________?
Georgia's railroad transportation system.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
the Ports of Brunswick and Savannah.
the Interstate Highway System.
Which TWO choices are considered risks an entrepreneur might take to
develop goods and services to start a business in Georgia?
wasting one's time and energy
losing years of experience to failed business ventures
using personal money to obtain new business technologies
losing years of experience to failed business ventures
The Coastal Plain region in Georgia produces majority of the state's crops. Georgia is the number one US producer of which product?
Avocados
Citrus
Pecans
Oil
The pursuit of profit benefits a market as long as__________________________.
the profit is reinvested in social goods.
competition is a component of the market.
self-interest is limited by regulation.
investors engage in profit sharing.
Which states are party to the “tristate water war” over water from the
Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin? Select all that apply.
Alabama
Tenneessee
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Use the statement to answer the following question.
"___?___ interacts with ___?___ to deliver imports to different
markets throughout Georgia."
Which set of responses correctly fills in the blanks in the statement
above?
Georgia's public transit system — railroads
Georgia's public transit system — the state's deepwater ports
the Interstate Highway System — Georgia's public transit system
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport — the Interstate Highway
System
Thomas Guitars is a company based out of Roswell, Georgia, that builds
custom guitars. A customer in England comes across the company via
their website and places an order for a guitar. How will Georgia's
transportation systems MOST LIKELY interact to allow Shred Head to
fulfill the order?
The guitar will be transported via the Interstate Highway System
to the Port of Savannah, where it will be shipped overseas.
The guitar will be transported via the Interstate Highway System
to the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, where it
will be shipped overseas.
The guitar will be transported via the railroads that connect
Roswell to the Port of Savannah, where it will be shipped
overseas.
The guitar will be transported via the railroads that connect
Roswell to the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta,
where it will be shipped overseas.
In entrepreneurship, the potential for profit offsets ___________.
the investment of research.
the risk of innovation.
the labor of business.
the stress of organization.
Which of the following does NOT accurately explain the role of Georgia's
transportation systems in job creation?
The state's transportation systems require significant labor to
operate, creating numerous employment opportunities for
residents of Georgia.
By drawing large corporations to major cities in Georgia,
Georgia's transportation systems have helped to create
numerous jobs for state residents.
By eliminating the many shipping costs in domestic and
international trade, Georgia's transportation systems allow
businesses to employ more residents of the state.
Historically, towns and cities have been established along
Georgia's major transportation routes, and as these communities
have grown, so have job opportunities for residents.
Look at the map of the five regions of Georgia. Then answer the question
that follows.
Which statement about the relationship between geography and
agriculture in the regions of Georgia is NOT correct?
The Appalachian Plateau is characterized by mountainous terrain that limits
agricultural activity.
Valley & Ridge contains numerous low-lying valleys that are used
primarily for agriculture.
The Piedmont is well suited to agriculture due to the many rivers and
streams that cross the region.
The Coastal Plain contains the highest points of elevation in the state and
soil unsuitable for agriculture.
In which geographic region of Georgia was this photograph MOST LIKELY
taken?
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge Mountains
Coastal Plains
Valley and Ridge
Abby has worked in the retail clothing industry
for decades. She is tired of working for other
people, so she decides to start her own
business. Instead of taking a risk to create an
interesting and unique shop, she decides her
store will sell the same brands of clothing as
other stores in her community. She even copies
their store layouts and designs. She thinks this
will enable her to open her store sooner than
she otherwise could.
Is Abby's business likely to succeed? Why or why not?
It is likely to succeed because Abby's familiarity with the retail
industry will give her a major advantage over her competitors.
It is unlikely to succeed because Abby's lack of innovation will
make it difficult for her to attract customers away from similar
businesses in the area.
It is unlikely to succeed because Abby's chosen type of business
requires her to pay much higher taxes than most other types of
businesses.
It is likely to succeed because Abby's decision to skip most of the
store design process will allow it to be profitable immediately.
Top Employers in the Atlanta Metro Area
Delta Air Lines-31,237 employees
Emory University/Emory Healthcare-29,937 employees
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.-20,532 employees
The Home Depot-20,000 employees
AT&T-17,882 employees
The Kroger Co.-14,753 employees
Wellstar Health Systems -13,500 employees
Publix Super Markets, Inc.-9,494 employees
USPS - Atlanta District-9,385 employees
Northside Hospital -9,016 employees
The service industry is the largest employer in the city of Atlanta.
The agriculture industry is the largest employer in the city of
Atlanta.
The technology industry is the largest employer in the city of
Atlanta.
The entertainment industry is the largest employer in the city of
Atlanta.
Which geographic feature is circled on the map?
the Appalachian Mountains
the barrier islands
the Fall Line
the Okefenokee Swamp
In which continent is Georgia located on the map?
I
II
III
IV
Which numeral on the map represents the state of Georgia?
I
II
III
IV
Which geographic feature is circled on this map?
The Savannah River
The Chattahoochee River
The Barrier Islands
The Okefenokee Swamp
Which geographic feature is circled on the map of Georgia?
The Savannah River
The Chattahoochee River
Barrier Islands
Okefenokee Swamp
