Question
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)
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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)
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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.
Georgia benefits from the
Okefenokee Swamp
because they receive a large amount of rainfall that is then carried throughout the state.
is this true
No, that statement is not true. The Okefenokee Swamp does receive a significant amount of rainfall, but it does not directly carry that rainfall throughout the state of Georgia. The water from the swamp primarily remains within the swamp and its surrounding area.
Georgia benefits from the
Limestone Caves
because they receive a large amount of rainfall that is then carried throughout the state.
is this true
No, that statement is not true. The presence of limestone caves does not directly contribute to rainfall or the distribution of water throughout the state of Georgia. Rainfall is primarily influenced by atmospheric conditions and topography, rather than the presence of limestone caves.
Georgia benefits from the
Appalachian Mountains
because they receive a large amount of rainfall that is then carried throughout the state.
is this true