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Georgia Geography
Unit Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In which two hemispheres is Georgia located? | Northern and Western |
| Which states border Georgia? (There are five) | Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee |
| In which region of the United States is Georgia located? | South Eastern |
| On which ocean does Georgia have a border? | Atlantic |
| On which continent is Georgia located? | North America |
| Which region is the location of Georgia's only source of coal? | Appalachian Plateau |
| Which Georgia region is the smallest, encompassing only Dade county? | Appalachian Plateau |
| Which of Georgia's regions is the location of Georgia's highest point, Brasstown Bald? | Blue Ridge |
| Which of Georgia's regions is the location of the first Gold Rush in the United States | Blue ridge |
| What are the main economic activities in the Blue Ridge region? | Mining for gold, tourism, lumber industry |
| Which region is known for farming peanuts, cotton, Vidalia onions, and other vegetables? | Coastal PLains |
| To which Georgia region is the manufacturing of cars important? | Piedmont |
| What are the main economic activities in the Ridge and Valley region? | Agriculture, Mining, and the Textile(Carpet) industry |
| Which of Georgia's physical features provides protection from weather and military attack? | Barrier Islands |
| Which two regions are divided by the Fall Line? | Piedmont and Coastal Plains |
| Which of Georgia's rivers forms Georgia's eastern border? | Savannah River |
| Which of Georgia's rivers provide domestic transportation, hydroelectric power, and drinking water? | Chattahoochee River |
| Which of Georgia's rivers forms part of Georgia's Western border? | Chattahoochee River |
| How do people north of the Fall Line obtain drinking water? | man-made reservoirs |
| How do people south of the fall line obtain drinking water? | Aquifers or Wells |
| Which physical feature allows for Georgia's international trade? | Savannah River |
| What type of climate does Georgia have? | Temperate, or Mild |
| Why have so many corporations relocated to Georgia? | Climate, Location, Agriculture |
| Why does Georgia have a longer growing season than many Northern states? | our climate |
| Which economic activity takes place in all of Georgia's regions? | Tourism |
| Which region receives the most rainfall? ( Hint: Where our two main rivers begin.) | Blue Ridge |