Georgia Regions

Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Macon can all be classified as being a part of which Georgia?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain Region

• Piedmont Region

The Piedmont region is represented by which number on this map of Georgia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If you traveled from ___ to ___ you would pass over the "Fall Line."

• Atlanta to Athens

• Atlanta to Savannah

• Brunswick to Albany

• Valdosta to Savannah

Constance and her family went on vacation in Georgia. They visited Lookout Mountain in the northwest corner of Georgia, known both for its geology and for its role in the Civil War. From there, they traveled to northeast Georgia and visited Brasstown Bald, the highest point in the state. In both places they went hiking and camping.

When Constance visited Brasstown Bald, what region was she seeing?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plain

• Valley and Ridge

When traveling from Region 1 to Region 4, a person would be MOST likely to travel through the __________ Region.

• Blue Ridge

• Valley and Ridge

• Lower Coastal Plain

• Upper Coastal Plain

Georgia's climate can be described as "mild." What impact does this "mild" climate have on the state's economy?

• Tourism benefits because more people come to vacation.

• Georgia farmers are hurt because of the short growing season.

• Factories have to shut down during the summer months because of the heat.

• Ski resorts are very common because of the plentiful amount of snow in the mountains.

Which two regions of Georgia could BEST be characterized as "mountainous"? (Choose 2)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What would be the BEST name for this map?

• "Georgia's Geographic Regions"

• "Georgia's Economic Districts"

• "Georgia's U.S. Senate Districts"

• "Georgia's Congressional Districts"

What would be the correct name for the area labeled "5" on the map?

The map above contains all five geographic regions of Georgia. Choose any THREE and for each, correctly identify it by number, describe the geography found there, and identify at least one of the major economic activities that takes place there because of its geography.

You MUST use complete sentences in your answer.