GA's Geographic Regions Mod

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20 questions

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GA's Geographic Regions Mod

Last updated over 5 years ago

20 questions

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Why is GA is divided into 5 geographic regions?

Because GA has a great deal of diversity between certain areas of the state.

Because all states are divided this way.

Because visitors can drive to the regions in less than a day.

The ridge and valley region is north of the piedmont region.

True

False

The coastal plains region is in north GA.

True

False

The appalachian plateau is in northeast GA.

True

False

The piedmont region is north of the coastal plains.

True

False

The blue ridge region is in the northeast corner of GA.

True

False

Where is the Appalachian Plateau located?

Northwest GA

Northeast GA

Why do most people in the appalachian plateau not have jobs farming?

The soil is too rocky and not fertile enough.

Because there are no major rivers in this region.

What fossil fuel can be mined in the appalachian plateau that cannot be found in ANY other area of Georgia?

limestone

soybeans

corn

coal

Which statement BEST describes the ridge and valley region?

This area has tall mountains but in between those mountains are valleys where a small amount of farming occurs.

This area is warmer during the summer than areas to its south.

Which of the following would be considered a "textile?" Textiles are items made of cloth or material. Pick all that apply.

socks

pencils

carpet

shirts

Because of the height of the mountains in this region, it receives the most rainfall per year. The height of these mountains also give the landscape a bluish tint, causing this particular area of the Appalachian Mountains to also be called the ______.

Blue Ridge Mountains

ridge and valley

Appalachian Trail

What was 1st discovered in the town of Dahlonega in the the 1800's?

apples

gold

timber

rivers

Which TWO sentences correctly describe the Blue Ridge region.

The Appalachian trail ends in this region.

The Savannah and Chattahoochee Rivers begin in this region.

The blue ridge regions gets the most rainfall.

The piedmont region has the largest population because it contains Georgia's major cities.

True

False

Which one does NOT occur often in the piedmont region?

Tornadoes

Hot, humid summers

Snow and ice

Which correctly describes the piedmont region? Pick all that apply.

Very little agriculture occurs in this region.

Animal products (chickens and beef) are important to the economy.

Rivers are curvy and often contain waterfalls.

Red clay is common.

Which is true of the Coastal Plain?

This region borders the Gulf of Mexico.

This region borders the Atlantic Ocean.

Agriculture is popular in the ________ region of the coastal plain.

outer

inner

What two port cities are important for GA's ability to import and export?

Brunswick and Savannah

the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic ocean

Why is GA is divided into 5 geographic regions?

Because GA has a great deal of diversity between certain areas of the state.

Because all states are divided this way.

Because visitors can drive to the regions in less than a day.

The ridge and valley region is north of the piedmont region.

True

False

The coastal plains region is in north GA.

True

False

The appalachian plateau is in northeast GA.

True

False

The piedmont region is north of the coastal plains.

True

False

The blue ridge region is in the northeast corner of GA.

True

False

Where is the Appalachian Plateau located?

Northwest GA

Northeast GA

Why do most people in the appalachian plateau not have jobs farming?

The soil is too rocky and not fertile enough.

Because there are no major rivers in this region.

What fossil fuel can be mined in the appalachian plateau that cannot be found in ANY other area of Georgia?

limestone

soybeans

corn

coal

Which statement BEST describes the ridge and valley region?

This area has tall mountains but in between those mountains are valleys where a small amount of farming occurs.

This area is warmer during the summer than areas to its south.

Which of the following would be considered a "textile?" Textiles are items made of cloth or material. Pick all that apply.

socks

pencils

carpet

shirts

Because of the height of the mountains in this region, it receives the most rainfall per year. The height of these mountains also give the landscape a bluish tint, causing this particular area of the Appalachian Mountains to also be called the ______.

Blue Ridge Mountains

ridge and valley

Appalachian Trail

What was 1st discovered in the town of Dahlonega in the the 1800's?

apples

gold

timber

rivers

Which TWO sentences correctly describe the Blue Ridge region.

The Appalachian trail ends in this region.

The Savannah and Chattahoochee Rivers begin in this region.

The blue ridge regions gets the most rainfall.

The piedmont region has the largest population because it contains Georgia's major cities.

True

False

Which one does NOT occur often in the piedmont region?

Tornadoes

Hot, humid summers

Snow and ice

Which correctly describes the piedmont region? Pick all that apply.

Very little agriculture occurs in this region.

Animal products (chickens and beef) are important to the economy.

Rivers are curvy and often contain waterfalls.

Red clay is common.

Which is true of the Coastal Plain? 

This region borders the Gulf of Mexico.

This region borders the Atlantic Ocean.

Agriculture is popular in the ________ region of the coastal plain.

outer

inner

What two port cities are important for GA's ability to import and export?

Brunswick and Savannah

the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic ocean