If a student is asked to describe the location of Georgia in relation to the rest of the world on a globe, which response is correct? (There are 2 correct answers you need to select)
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When describing Georgia in relation to the rest of the United States, it would be correct to say Georgia is in which region of the country?
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Look at the map above. What two hemispheres is Georgia located in?
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Which geographic region is being described: This region of Georgia is considered the smallest region and is in the northwest corner. The climate of this region has cooler temperatures due to its higher elevation (1800-2000 feet above sea level) and northern latitude. During winter months, some snow (average of 5 inches per year) and ice cover the region. It is where Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia meet. Its economic contribution at one time was the mining of iron and coal.
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Which geographic region is being described: This region of Georgia contains good farmland. This region of Georgia is characterized by hot, steamy summers and cool winters. Snowfall and ice are less likely to occur in this region This area has more hurricanes. This region produces the most crops. Peanuts, pecans, corn and Vidalia onions grow in this region. This region contains the famous Tybee Island Beach. This region’s economic contribution is due to tourism and shipyards.
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Which geographic region is being described: This region of Georgia’s elevation ranges from 700-1600 feet. Georgia’s highest mountain - Brasstown Bald is located here. This region contains oak, hickory and pine trees. Agricultural products include soybeans, corn, wheat, cotton and apples. This region receives 80 inches of rain a year on average and provides most of the water used throughout the rest of the state.
Historically, mining has been important to the economy of the region. Gold mining (Dahlonega, Ga.) opportunities have encouraged tourists to enjoy the region.
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Which geographic region is being described: This is the second largest region in the state. This region’s climate can be steamy and hot in the summers and can deliver snow in the winters. Temperatures can reach into the 90’s in the summers and into the 20’s during the winter months. This region is known for its rich soil, “Georgia Red Clay.” Today it is the most important region for agriculture (wheat, soybean, corn, cattle, and poultry). It now features the bulk of Georgia’s industry and population thanks to cities like Atlanta.
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Read the passage. Then answer the question that follows.
Covering the northwest corner of the state, the Appalachian Plateau is among the most scenic of Georgia's regions. The terrain is mountainous, so farming is limited. The region has a relatively small population compared to others in the state.
Home to roughly 4.5 million residents, the Piedmont region is the most populous of Georgia's geographic regions. Many streams and rivers across the region, making the land well suited for agriculture. Additionally, Georgia's timber industry relies on the region's large forests.
Which statement correctly contrasts the Appalachian Plateau and Piedmont regions of Georgia?
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Read the passage. Then answer the question that follows.
Alexander's family has lived in the Ridge and Valley region of Georgia for five generations. His grandfather and great-grandfather both made a living working in mines, and the family has long grown their own food in the valley near their home.
Abigail's family has lived in the Coastal Plain region of Georgia for as far back as she can trace. For generations, her family has farmed the land near their home, growing a variety of crops like peaches and Vidalia onions. Though the land in her hometown was once covered in pine trees, many have been removed over the years.
Which statement correctly contrasts the Ridge and Valley and the Coastal Plain regions of Georgia?
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Use the picture below to answer the question.
The shaded region on region on the map above BEST shows the location of __________. It is significant because it is a safe haven for endangered wildlife.
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As Georgia industrialized, the Fall Line became even more important to those living in the state for which reason?
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Use the picture below to answer the question.
These physical features are important to Georgia because they exist along Georgia’s coastline and provide Georgia from ocean winds, waves and bad weather. They attract thousands of visitors. What physical feature does this picture represent?
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Read the excerpt in the table and then answer the question that follows the reading excerpt.
Georgia has 20,000 miles of rivers and streams. The fourteen river basins of Georgia are the Altamaha, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Flint, Ochlockonee, Ocmulgee, Oconee, Ogeechee, Satilla, Savannah, Suwanee, St. Mary’s, Tallapoosa, and Tennessee. Georgia’s oldest and largest cities are located on or near a water source. Georgia rivers not only provide a habitat for fish, aquatic invertebrates, amphibians, and terrestrial fauna; but they also provide humans with drinking water, water for crops, a means of transportation, water supplies for communities, irrigation for agriculture, waterpower for power mills and machines, hydroelectricity, and recreational opportunities for Georgians.
How have Georgia’s rivers affected the historical and economic development of settlement over the course of time?
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Read the excerpt in the table and then answer the question that follows the reading excerpt.
Georgia has 20,000 miles of rivers and streams. The fourteen river basins of Georgia are the Altamaha, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Flint, Ochlockonee, Ocmulgee, Oconee, Ogeechee, Satilla, Savannah, Suwanee, St. Mary’s, Tallapoosa, and Tennessee. Georgia’s oldest and largest cities are located on or near a water source. Georgia rivers not only provide a habitat for fish, aquatic invertebrates, amphibians, and terrestrial fauna; but they also provide humans with drinking water, water for crops, a means of transportation, water supplies for communities, irrigation for agriculture, waterpower for power mills and machines, hydroelectricity, and recreational opportunities for Georgians.
Multi-select question. Please choose the three correct answers based on the reading above. Why do Georgia Rivers determine Georgia’s location of its settlements?
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Why is the Chattahoochee River important to Georgia?
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Which role did the Savannah River play in the development of Georgia?
