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)
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.
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
Yes, this statement is generally true. The Appalachian Mountains, which extend into northern Georgia, play a significant role in the distribution of rainfall throughout the state. As moist air from the Gulf of Mexico encounters the mountains, it is forced to rise, resulting in orographic precipitation. This process often leads to higher rainfall amounts on the windward side of the mountains, which in this case is the northern part of Georgia. The rainfall that occurs in the mountains then contributes to the overall water supply and ecosystem of 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)
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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
Rivers determined Georgia's original boundaries and affected the location of its settlements.
What important Georgia river serves as the boundary between Georgia and South Carolina?(1 point)
Responses
Chattahoochee River
Chattahoochee River
Altamaha River
Altamaha River
Oconee River
Oconee River
Savannah River
Savannah River
Which of Georgia’s Rivers flows into the Gulf of Mexico and forms the border between Georgia and Alabama?(1 point)
Responses
Savannah River
Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Chattahoochee River
Flint River
Flint River
Ocmulgee River