Unit 1 Geography Flashcard

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Which geographic region is most populated in Georgia?

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Piedmont

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What is the significance of the Fall Line?

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The fall line represents the area where the rivers elevation changes between the elevated Piedmont and the Coastal Plain.

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Which shows the correct order for Georgia’s continent, nation (country), and national region? Options: United States, South America, Southeast; South America, United States, Northeast; North America, United States, Southeast; United States, North America, Southeast

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North America, United States, Southeast

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Which would be considered a resource found in Georgia’s coastal plains? Options: Fertile soil for farming, Rapidly flowing rivers, Coal deposits and natural gas, Bedrock such as granite and marble

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Fertile soil for farming

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Located in northwest GA, smallest region, very poor farming area. This region is known for its source of coal.

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Appalachian Plateau

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Why do we consider Georgia's water source so essential?

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Many GA cities were established near water, Running water was used to power GA's early industries, Waterways helped to ship goods.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Okefenokee Swamp? Options: It is located in the Piedmont region, It is the largest freshwater swamp in the state, It is famous for its hydroelectric potential, It has the most precipitation in the state

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It is the largest freshwater swamp in the state

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Which of the following BEST explains why St. Simons, Tybee, Jekyll are known as the Barrier Islands? These islands are popular tourist destinations, The Spanish set up missions on the islands to convert Natives to Catholicism, They protect the mainland from the waves and wind of the Atlantic Ocean, This name was given to them by the early Mississippian tribe

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They protect the mainland from the waves and wind of the Atlantic Ocean

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Which region in Georgia is known for its mountainous terrain and scenic beauty? Options: Coastal Plain, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Valley and Ridge

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Blue Ridge

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What natural feature forms Georgia's eastern border with South Carolina?

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Savannah River