Unit 1 • 8th Grade Georgia Geography

Which states border Georgia?

• Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee

• Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee

• Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama

• Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee

Which region is located south of the Fall Line and divided into two sections?

• Blue Ridge

• Valley & Ridge

• Coastal Plains

• Appalachian Plateau

Which region is home to Georgia’s largest population centers and is the “foot of the mountains”?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Valley & Ridge

• Coastal Plains

Which region receives the most precipitation and is the origin of many of Georgia’s rivers?

• Coastal Plains

• Piedmont

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

Dalton, GA is considered the:

• Carpet Capital of the World

• Peanut Capital of the World

• Tourism Capital of Georgia

• Timber Capital of Georgia

What physical feature marks Georgia’s prehistoric coastline with rapids and waterfalls?

• Chattahoochee River

• Fall Line

• Savannah River

• Barrier Islands

Today, the Okefenokee Swamp is primarily important for:

• Textile production

• Tourism & environmental protection

• Carpet manufacturing

• Cotton farming

Which is the longest river in Georgia?

• Savannah River

• Chattahoochee River

• Altamaha River

• Ocmulgee River

Which feature forms a protective barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and the mainland?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Barrier Islands

• Fall Line

• Chattahoochee River

Why are deep water ports important for Georgia’s economy?

• Only for fishing/tourism

• Allow larger cargo ships & enable international trade

• Provide drinking water for cities

• Generate hydroelectric power