Geography 1

With its coal and iron ore deposits, which geographical region in Georgia was mining a major occupation for 150 years?

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

• Appalachian Plateau

Named for its landforms, which region has long ridges of mountains with equally long valleys in between?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

With an elevation of 1,600 - 4,700 feet above sea level, this region usually has cooler temperatures making it an attractive summer retreat for tourists.

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

Characterized by rolling hills, this region is home to more Georgians than any other region.

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

Once underwater until the Atlantic Ocean receded, this region is the largest geographical region in the state making up over half of the state's area.

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau