The earth is divided into hemispheres. In which TWO hemispheres is Georgia located? You should select TWO answers.(2 points)
Responses
Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western
Eastern
Western
On which continent is Georgia located?(1 point)
Responses
Asia
Asia
Europe
Europe
North America
North America
South America
Asia
In which country is Georgia located?(1 point)
Responses
Canada
Canada
The United States of America
The United States of America
Mexico
Mexico
North America
The United States of America
Choose the correct answer from the drop down menu. (1 point)
Georgia is located in the _________ region of the United States
Southeast
Which region is home to Georgia’s highest mountain, Brasstown Bald?(1 point)
Responses
Coastal Plain
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
In which region are you most likely to find peanut farms?(1 point)
Responses
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Coastal Plain
___________ contains fertile farmland and produces 85% of the carpet sold in the US.
Piedmont
Ridge and Valley
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Dalton, a city in the Appalachian Plateau region of Georgia, is known as the "Carpet Capital of the World". Therefore, the correct answer is "Appalachian Plateau".
________ contains fertile farmland and produces 85% of the carpet sold in the US.
Ridge and Valley
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plain
Which region is characterized by red clay and gently sloping hills?(1 point)
Responses
Ridge and Valley
Ridge and Valley
Coastal Plain
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Piedmont
Which region is home to Georgia’s only known source for coal?(1 point)
Responses
Appalachian Plateau
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
Piedmont
Ridge and Valley
Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
What is the natural boundary that separates the Piedmont Region from the Coastal Plain Region?(1 point)
Responses
The Fall Line
The Fall Line
The Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains
The Okefenokee Swamp
The Okefenokee Swamp
The Shark Line
The Fall Line
_________ region is the most highly populated region in Georgia and contains most of the state's major cities, including Atlanta.
Piedmont
The military and other new industries have been attracted to Georgia as a result of the(1 point)
Responses
Okefenokee Swamp
Okefenokee Swamp
Scenic mountain views
Scenic mountain views
Barrier islands
Barrier islands
Mild climate
Mild climate
What impact did climate have on the settlement of Georgia?(1 point)
Responses
Few settlers stayed in Georgia due to frequent droughts
Few settlers stayed in Georgia due to frequent droughts
Georgia was believed to have a good climate for growing valuable crops
Georgia was believed to have a good climate for growing valuable crops
The lack of rainfall prevents crops from growing across the state
The lack of rainfall prevents crops from growing across the state
Harsh winters caused many settlers to move to other areas
Georgia was believed to have a good climate for growing valuable crops.
Which statement best describes the significance of the barrier islands? (1 point)
Responses
They channel ocean saltwater away from inland rivers, creeks, and streams
They channel ocean saltwater away from inland rivers, creeks, and streams
They lower tides so that Georgia does not experience damage from high tides
They lower tides so that Georgia does not experience damage from high tides
They keep dangerous sea animals, such as sharks, from the beaches on the mainland
They keep dangerous sea animals, such as sharks, from the beaches on the mainland
They block the ocean waves and wind from directly hitting the mainland
They block the ocean waves and wind from directly hitting the mainland.
Choose the correct answer from the drop down menu. (1 point)
Georgia benefits from the
because they receive a large amount of rainfall that is then carried throughout the state.
Georgia benefits from the Appalachian Mountains because they receive a large amount of rainfall that is then carried throughout the state.
Which of these is NOT true about the Okefenokee Swamp?(1 point)
Responses
It is located in the Coastal Plains
It is located in the Coastal Plains
It was designated as a national wildlife refuge
It was designated as a national wildlife refuge
It is home to many diverse plants and animals
It is home to many diverse plants and animals
It is located in Blue Ridge
It is located in Blue Ridge.
Which of the following is true about Georgia’s rivers? (1 point)
Responses
Rivers are the most important method of transporting goods
Rivers are the most important method of transporting goods
Rivers provide mineable coal
Rivers provide mineable coal
Rivers help moderate the climate of the state
Rivers help moderate the climate of the state
Rivers determined Georgia's original boundaries and affected the location of its settlements