Georgia Geography Quiz

In what region of the US is GA located?

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

Which river forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina?

• Chattahoochee River

• Savannah River

• Mississippi River

• Tennessee River

Which cities are known as the Fall Line Cities in Georgia?

• Atlanta, Athens, Augusta

• Columbus, Macon, Augusta

• Savannah, Brunswick, Columbus

• Macon, Savannah, Atlanta

Which ports are considered deepwater ports in Georgia?

• Savannah, Brunswick

• Atlanta, Augusta

• Macon, Columbus

• Athens, Savannah

Which river forms the border between Georgia and Alabama?

• Savannah River

• Chattahoochee River

• Mississippi River

• Tennessee River

What is the largest freshwater wetland/swamp in North America?

• Everglades

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Great Dismal Swamp

• Atchafalaya Basin

Which region is the most populated and is nicknamed the foothills of Georgia?

• Blue Ridge

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

How do Georgia’s transportation systems work together to deliver products?

• Products are put onto a truck or train, sent to the airport or deepwater seaport, traded with another state or country

• Products are delivered only by trucks

• Products are delivered only by trains

• Products are delivered only by airplanes

How do the Barrier Islands benefit Georgia?

• Provide fresh water

• Protect the mainland from erosion and tourism

• Increase agricultural land

• Provide fossil fuels which are important for Georgia's economic growth

Why has Georgia built so many man-made lakes?

• For fishing

• For hydroelectricity, drinking water, and tourism

• For agriculture

• For industrial waste disposal