Unit 2 Review Geography

Which region would MOST LIKELY have cotton farms?

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

Which statement best describes the non-agricultural economic contributions of the Coastal Plains region to Georgia's economy?

• Sandy soil creates ideal conditions for growing peanuts, strengthening the agricultural industry in Georgia.

• The marshy habitats are ideal for the formation of coal deposits, strengthening the mining industry in Georgia.

• Many nature preserves and barrier islands make for a scenic environment, strengthening the tourism industry in Georgia.

• A complex river network exposes many limestone deposits through erosion, strengthening the mining industry in Georgia.

Automobile and airplane manufacturing, poultry processing and timber production are some of the main economic contributions in which region of Georgia?

• Piedmont

• Ridge and Valley

• Blue Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

Which region of Georgia is characterized by limited agricultural production due to poor soil, coal and limestone production, and cooler temperatures?

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plains

A friend who lives in another state wants to visit Georgia to go hiking in the mountains and then visit popular tourist sites in Atlanta. Which two regions of Georgia will your friend need to visit?

• Blue Ridge and Appalachian Plateau regions

• Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions

• Appalachian Plateau and Ridge and Valley regions

• Blue Ridge and Piedmont Regions

Textile and carpet industries dominate which region?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plains