8th Geography Unit test 2025

Georgia is located ___ of the Equator.

• east

• north

• south

• west

Georgia is located in both the ___ and ___ hemispheres.

• A. Northern; Western

• B. Southern; Western

• C. Northern; Eastern

• D. Southern; Eastern

The red arrow is pointing to the state of Georgia. Which statement is supported by this map?

• Georgia is part of Europe.

• Georgia is part of Africa.

• Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere.

• Georgia is located in the Western Hemisphere.

According to this map, the state of Georgia is in what region?

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Southwest

Which region is Georgia located in?

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

• West

Your family has decided to sponsor an international exchange student from Sweden. Your student, Heidi, has never traveled outside of her country. She has contacted you on facebook and wants to know where Georgia is located. Which of these is the BEST response to her request?

• Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.

• Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.

• Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere on the North American continent in the United States of America.

• Georgia is located in the Northern Hemisphere on the South American continent in the United States of America.

Select the TWO regions of Georgia that are divided by the Fall Line.

• Piedmont and Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge and Ridge and Valley

• Appalachian Plateau and Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley and Coastal Plain

Refer to the map of Georgia's regions. Which region is labeled as 1?

• A. Coastal Plains

• B. Piedmont

• C. Blue Ridge

• D. Appalachian Plateau

A local farmer’s market is famous across Georgia for its peanuts, peaches, and onions. The local farmers credit their rich soil and warm, humid weather for their success. In which region is the market most likely located?

• A. Coastal Plains

• B. Piedmont

• C. Blue Ridge

• D. Appalachian Plateau

In what way does Georgia's climate MOST impact its economic development?

• The warmer climate allows school students to go to school longer than children in colder climates.

• The growing season is longer for farms in the state than it is for northern farmers.

• The Appalachian Mountains are an important formation in the north Georgia.

• The Okefenokee Swamp makes up most of southeastern Georgia.