Geography of Georgia - Map Questions

Where is the state of Georgia located?

• in the Southern and Western Hemispheres

• in the Northern and Western Hemispheres

• in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres

• in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres

Which geographic feature is circled on the map?

• the Appalachian Mountains

• the barrier islands

• the Fall Line

• the Okefenokee Swamp

Is Georgia located in the Western Hemisphere?

• True

• False

This region of Georgia contains the highest elevation in the state. This area also receives the most rainfall of any of the regions. Which geographic region is described in the box?

• Coastal Plain

• Valley and Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

In what way are the climates of the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain regions of Georgia similar?

• Both experience hot summers.

• Both experience harsh, cold winters.

• Both typically receive small amounts of rainfall during the summer.

• Both typically receive large amounts of snowfall during the winter.

Which statement about the economy of the five regions is correct?

• Regions I, II, and III represent the agricultural heartland of the state.

• Regions IV and V represent the center of oil production in the state.

• Historically, the mining industry has been very important to the development of regions I, II, and III.

Read this passage and answer the question. Last summer, Jaden and his family vacationed in Georgia. They first visited friends in Atlanta. Then they went hiking and camping near the origin of the Chattahoochee river. Before heading home, Jaden and his family decided to spend a few days relaxing on Georgia's white sand beaches. Which statement about Jaden and his family's vacation is correct?

• They began their visit to Georgia in the Piedmont region, before traveling to the Blue Ridge region, and finally to the Coastal Plain region.

• They began their visit to Georgia in the Blue Ridge region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Piedmont region.

• They began their visit to Georgia in the Coastal Plain region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Blue Ridge Region.

• They begin their visit to Georgia in the Valley and Ridge region, before traveling to the Piedmont region and finally to the Coastal Plain region.

Historically, the textile industry

• A. has not played a significant role in the development of regions IV and V.

• B. has been a minor factor in the development of regions IV and V.

• C. has been somewhat important to the development of regions IV and V.

• D. has been very important to the development of regions IV and V.

The Chattahoochee River serves as one of the primary water sources for millions of Georgians living in which region of the state?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Valley and Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

Why did the Fall Line become even more important to Georgians as the state industrialized?

• The area surrounding the Fall Line was home to the first large manufacturing facilities in the state.

• The area surrounding the Fall Line contained enough natural gas to power factories throughout the state.

• The waterfalls found along the Fall Line provided a source of hydropower for the cities established along it.

• The rivers found along the Fall Line were the only shipping routes to Tennessee and South Carolina.