Geography Test SS8G1

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Use the image below to answer the following question.
Which letter on the map indicated the location of Georgia?

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In which two hemispheres is the state of Georgia located?

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Using your knowledge of Georgia’s geography, what geographical region of Georgia is described in the following?

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Where is the Ridge and Valley region of Georgia located?

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Which of these natural resources was found in the Appalachian Plateau region of Georgia?

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Which region contains the highest and coldest of Georgia’s mountains?

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The area around Dalton, Georgia, in the Ridge and Valley region is known for its world leadership in which area?

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Use the image below to answer the following question.
Which number identifies the region that served as the , raises poultry, grows some cotton and is the location of most of Georgia’s major cities and industry?

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What regions economic specialization is primarily agriculture?

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What is the main reason that the Blue Ridge Mountains have been important to the growth of Georgia?

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Why does Georgia’s climate attract military, business and industry?

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Which of the following would be considered a resource found in Georgia's Coastal Plains?

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Which of these photographs is MOST likely to have been taken in the Piedmont Region of Georgia?

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Use the following map to answer the question below.
Which of these describes a similarity between regions 1,2,3 and 5?

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Which statement is the most accurate description of the Okefenokee Swamp?

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Which BEST describes the fall line in Georgia?

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Which River is the following describing?

· Serves as most of the Georgia-South Carolina boundary
· Ends into the Atlantic Ocean
· Lies in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions.

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Which physical feature is a direct result of the high levels of rainfall in the Appalachian Mountains?

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

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In which geographical region of Georgia are the rivers navigable (able to travel on) by large boats?

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Why did early settlers make their homes along the fall line?

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In which of these would be the MOST likely result of a long drought in Georgia? (G1b/DOK 2)

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Use the following information to answer the question below.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has been a major supporter of the plan to deepen the Savannah Seaport. When funding was approved for the project, Reed stated, "Work can now begin in earnest on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, bringing with it significant economic benefits to the entire state of Georgia...."

What is the MOST likely reason Reed would support such a project? (G1d DOK3)

Use the image below to answer the following question. Which letter on the map indicated the location of Georgia?

In which two hemispheres is the state of Georgia located?

Using your knowledge of Georgia’s geography, what geographical region of Georgia is described in the following?

Where is the Ridge and Valley region of Georgia located?

Which of these natural resources was found in the Appalachian Plateau region of Georgia?

Which region contains the highest and coldest of Georgia’s mountains?

The area around Dalton, Georgia, in the Ridge and Valley region is known for its world leadership in which area?

Use the image below to answer the following question. Which number identifies the region that served as the , raises poultry, grows some cotton and is the location of most of Georgia’s major cities and industry?

What regions economic specialization is primarily agriculture?

What is the main reason that the Blue Ridge Mountains have been important to the growth of Georgia?

Why does Georgia’s climate attract military, business and industry?

Which of the following would be considered a resource found in Georgia's Coastal Plains?

Which of these photographs is MOST likely to have been taken in the Piedmont Region of Georgia?

Use the following map to answer the question below. Which of these describes a similarity between regions 1,2,3 and 5?

Which statement is the most accurate description of the Okefenokee Swamp?

Which BEST describes the fall line in Georgia?

Which River is the following describing? · Serves as most of the Georgia-South Carolina boundary· Ends into the Atlantic Ocean· Lies in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions.

Which physical feature is a direct result of the high levels of rainfall in the Appalachian Mountains?

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

In which geographical region of Georgia are the rivers navigable (able to travel on) by large boats?

Why did early settlers make their homes along the fall line?

In which of these would be the MOST likely result of a long drought in Georgia? (G1b/DOK 2)

Use the image below to answer the following question.
Which letter on the map indicated the location of Georgia?

Use the image below to answer the following question.
Which number identifies the region that served as the , raises poultry, grows some cotton and is the location of most of Georgia’s major cities and industry?

Use the following map to answer the question below.
Which of these describes a similarity between regions 1,2,3 and 5?

Which River is the following describing?

· Serves as most of the Georgia-South Carolina boundary
· Ends into the Atlantic Ocean
· Lies in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions.