Georgia's Geography

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A student in Europe hoping to find the state of Georgia on a globe would need to look

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in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.

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The ______________ is the border between the piedmont region and coastal plains marking a drop in elevation creating waterfalls.

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Fall Line

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What is the mountain range in the northern part of Georgia that acts as a rain barrier?

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Appalachian Mountains

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· Smallest region in northwest corner of the state · Location of Cloudland Canyon State Park, and the site of a Civil War battle Which region of Georgia is being described?

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Appalachian Plateau

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which region is the smallest region and the home of the lookout mountains?

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Appalachian Plateau

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A farmer who wants to grow peanuts and onions would likely choose the region in which to live? Options: Appalachian Plateau, Ridge & Valley, Blue Ridge Mountain, Piedmont, Coastal Plain

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Coastal Plain

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Which of the following projects would the governments of Georgia and South Carolina MOST LIKELY work together on?
Reducing pollution of the Chattahoochee River,
Building a dam on the Savannah River,
Protecting the Okefenokee Swamp from development,
Developing a state park honoring the Seminole Indians

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Building a dam on the Savannah River

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What river is the primary source of water for the city of Atlanta and forms a natural border between Georgia and Alabama?

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Chattahoochee

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All of the following statements describe Georgia’s climate EXCEPT: winters are mild when compared to states in the northern region of the United States, summers in the Appalachian regions of north Georgia are cooler than in the Coastal Plain, the Blue Ridge Mountains region receives the most precipitation, Georgia has a tropical climate with no chance for snow in any area of the state.

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Georgia has a tropical climate with no chance for snow in any area of the state.

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Why have many of Georgia’s cities and industries grown up along the Fall Line?

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Rapid flowing rivers are a source of energy, and it was the last navigable part of the rivers.