GA's Climate & Weather

How does the climate of Georgia compare to that of Florida, which is to Georgia’s south?

• Both states are entirely in the humid subtropical region.

• All of Georgia has a tropical climate, but part of Florida is subtropical.

• All of Georgia has a humid subtropical climate, but part of Florida is tropical.

• Both states are entirely in the tropical region.

Georgia is not as mountainous as Colorado. This means Georgia’s climate is usually

• drier than Colorado’s.

• cooler than Colorado’s.

• better than Colorado’s.

• warmer than Colorado’s.

Georgia is farther south than Michigan which means Georgia’s climate is usually

• warmer than Michigan’s.

• drier than Michigan’s.

• cooler than Michigan’s.

• better than Michigan’s.

What is the difference between how hurricanes and tornadoes affect Georgia?

• Hurricanes rarely come ashore but still bring damage from major storms while tornadoes strike every year.

• Hurricanes frequently touch ground and cause damage while tornadoes tend to remain off-shore creating flooding and erosion.

• Hurricanes are often accompanied by hail and lightning while tornadoes tend to bring heavy rains and strong winds from the ocean.

• Hurricanes create a very destructive, funnel-shaped column of air while tornadoes create tropical storms that cause little damage.

Most of Arizona has an arid or semiarid climate. Georgia has a humid subtropical climate. Based on this information, which describes how Georgia’s climate differs from Arizona’s?

• Georgia receives more rain than Arizona.

• Georgia is more mountainous than Arizona.

• Georgia has a better climate than Arizona.

• Georgia is generally warmer than Arizona.

Which of these factors affect Georgia’s climate? Check all that apply.

• elevation

• landforms

• latitude

• longitude

• weather

What damage can most likely be caused by major tropical storms in Georgia? Check all that apply.

• beach erosion

• wildfires

• drought

• flooding

• storm surges

A hurricane is a type of

• blizzard.

• precipitation.

• tornado.

• tropical storm.

How are farmers most affected by pests attracted to Georgia’s climate?

• soil decay

• crop failures

• human illnesses

• increased droughts

Which invention has helped Georgians cope with the warm, humid climate?

• air conditioning

• automobiles

• the Internet

• television