GMAS SS8G1 Regions Review

Which Georgia region is best known for poultry production, urban areas, high population, and red clay soil?

• Coastal Plain

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

The Blue Ridge region is important to Georgia’s economy mainly because of:

• Its large textile mills

• Its apple orchards and mountains

• Its deep-water ports

• Its coastal barrier islands

What economic activity is most common in the Ridge and Valley region?

• Peach farming

• Textile and carpet manufacturing

• Deep-water fishing

• Cotton plantations

The Coastal Plain has a long growing season and flat land. This makes it ideal for:

• Fishing and boating

• Growing peanuts, cotton, and onions

• Mining for coal and copper

• Manufacturing automobiles

Which region includes the cities of Atlanta and Athens, and is the most populated?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

The Appalachian Plateau has limited agriculture because:

• The climate is too cold year-round

• The soil is poor and the land is rocky

• It receives no rainfall

• There are too many cities and factories

Which of the following crops would MOST LIKELY be grown in the Coastal Plain?

• Apples and grapes

• Corn and squash

• Peanuts and cotton

• Tomatoes and lettuce

The __________ region includes the highest elevation & most rainfall in Georgia and attracts tourists with mountain scenery and outdoor recreation.

Match the region to its economic activity:

• Coal and Tourism

• Ridge and Valley

• Peanuts, onions, & cotton

• Coastal Plain

• Poultry and manufacturing

• Appalachian Plateau

• Apple Orchards & Tourism

• Blue Ridge

• Textiles and carpets

• Piedmont

Describe one way Georgia’s climate helps support its agricultural economy.