G1 Georgia Geography Test

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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)

B.  Georgia is located northeast of Africa.

D.  Georgia is located to the west of Europe.

C.  Georgia is located to the west of Mexico and Central America.

A.  Georgia is located south of Canada.

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?

West

Northeast

Southwest

Southeast

Look at the map above. What two hemispheres is Georgia located in?

Western and Southern

Western and Eastern

Northern and Eastern

Northern and Western

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.

Appalachian Plateau

Coastal Plain

Valley and Ridge

Blue Ridge 

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.

Valley and Ridge

Appalachian Plateau

Blue Ridge 

Coastal Plain

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.

Valley and Ridge

Blue Ridge 

Coastal Plain

Appalachian Plateau

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.

Piedmont

Appalachian Plateau

Valley and Ridge

Coastal Plain

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?

There are not many jobs available in the Appalachian Plateau so many people move to find work in Piedmont.

Most of Georgia's biggest cities are in the Appalachian Plateau and the population density in Piedmont is very low.

Most people in the Appalachian Plateau work in lumber yards while most people in Piedmont work in the tourism industry.

The Appalachian Plateau is small and cannot support a large population while Piedmont is large and can support a huge population.

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?

Most people in the Ridge and Valley farm for a living, while most people in the Coastal Plain work in factories.

Most people in the Coastal Plain are farmers while most people in the Ridge and Valley are miners.

The Ridge and Valley has some farmland, whereas the Coastal Plain is the state's main agricultural area.

The Ridge and Valley has excellent soil for farming, while the soil in the Coastal Plain is dry and sandy.

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.

Fall Line.

Savannah River.

Appalachian Mountains.

Okefenokee Swamp.

As Georgia industrialized, the Fall Line became even more important to those living in the state for which reason?

The area surrounding the Fall Line was home to the first large manufacturing facilities in the state.

The area surrounding the Fall Line provided enough natural gas to power factories throughout the state.

The Fall Line provided the only shipping routes to Tennessee and South Carolina.

The Fall Line provided a source of waterpower for the cities established along it.

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?

Okefenokee Swamp

Barrier Islands

Appalachian Mountains

Fall Line

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?

Over time, water transportation will allow Georgia products to be sent by ship to all parts of the world, while allowing foreign products to come into Georgia.

Over time, Georgia Rivers will no longer be a major source for drinking water, navigation, and recreation.

Over time, water transportation will determine the location of Georgia's first cities.

Over time, water transportation will decrease trade among different settlements in Georgia.

Over time, water transportation will allow Georgia products to be sent by ship to Georgia only.

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?

B.  Georgia Rivers provide rich soil for agricultural purposes.

E.  Georgia Rivers provide a home for animals of that region.

C.  Georgia Rivers, such as the Savannah River, forbid foreign products to come into Georgia.

D.  Georgia Rivers do not allow Georgia products to be sent to all parts of the world.

F.  Historically, Georgia Rivers have been too far for farmers to get water for their crops.

A.  Georgia Rivers are a food and water source .

Why is the Chattahoochee River important to Georgia?

It is the primary mode of transportation between Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

It provides several areas of the state with drinking water and recreational activities.

There are no other rivers that run through the middle of the state.

Savannah uses it for the city’s deep-water port.

Which role did the Savannah River play in the development of Georgia?

It was a source of clean water that was exported to drier areas.

It was a shipping route between major cities and the Atlantic Ocean.

It was a link between the city of Atlanta and the Mississippi River.

It was a major source of food that kept the population fed.

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)

B.  Georgia is located northeast of Africa.

D.  Georgia is located to the west of Europe.

C.  Georgia is located to the west of Mexico and Central America.

A.  Georgia is located south of Canada.

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?

West

Northeast

Southwest

Southeast

Look at the map above.  What two hemispheres is Georgia located in?

Western and Southern

Western and Eastern

Northern and Eastern

Northern and Western

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.

Appalachian Plateau

Coastal Plain

Valley and Ridge

Blue Ridge 

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.

Valley and Ridge

Appalachian Plateau

Blue Ridge 

Coastal Plain

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.

Valley and Ridge

Blue Ridge 

Coastal Plain

Appalachian Plateau

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.

Piedmont

Appalachian Plateau

Valley and Ridge

Coastal Plain

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?

There are not many jobs available in the Appalachian Plateau so many people move to find work in Piedmont.

Most of Georgia's biggest cities are in the Appalachian Plateau and the population density in Piedmont is very low.

Most people in the Appalachian Plateau work in lumber yards while most people in Piedmont work in the tourism industry.

The Appalachian Plateau is small and cannot support a large population while Piedmont is large and can support a huge population.

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?

Most people in the Ridge and Valley farm for a living, while most people in the Coastal Plain work in factories.

Most people in the Coastal Plain are farmers while most people in the Ridge and Valley are miners.

The Ridge and Valley has some farmland, whereas the Coastal Plain is the state's main agricultural area.

The Ridge and Valley has excellent soil for farming, while the soil in the Coastal Plain is dry and sandy.

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.

Fall Line.

Savannah River.

Appalachian Mountains.

Okefenokee Swamp.

As Georgia industrialized, the Fall Line became even more important to those living in the state for which reason?

The area surrounding the Fall Line was home to the first large manufacturing facilities in the state.

The area surrounding the Fall Line provided enough natural gas to power factories throughout the state.

The Fall Line provided the only shipping routes to Tennessee and South Carolina.

The Fall Line provided a source of waterpower for the cities established along it.

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?

Okefenokee Swamp

Barrier Islands

Appalachian Mountains

Fall Line

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?

Over time, water transportation will allow Georgia products to be sent by ship to all parts of the world, while allowing foreign products to come into Georgia.

Over time, Georgia Rivers will no longer be a major source for drinking water, navigation, and recreation.

Over time, water transportation will determine the location of Georgia's first cities.

Over time, water transportation will decrease trade among different settlements in Georgia.

Over time, water transportation will allow Georgia products to be sent by ship to Georgia only.

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?

B.  Georgia Rivers provide rich soil for agricultural purposes.

E.  Georgia Rivers provide a home for animals of that region.

C.  Georgia Rivers, such as the Savannah River, forbid foreign products to come into Georgia.

D.  Georgia Rivers do not allow Georgia products to be sent to all parts of the world.

F.  Historically, Georgia Rivers have been too far for farmers to get water for their crops.

A.  Georgia Rivers are a food and water source .

Why is the Chattahoochee River important to Georgia?

It is the primary mode of transportation between Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

It provides several areas of the state with drinking water and recreational activities.

There are no other rivers that run through the middle of the state.

Savannah uses it for the city’s deep-water port.

Which role did the Savannah River play in the development of Georgia?

It was a source of clean water that was exported to drier areas.

It was a shipping route between major cities and the Atlantic Ocean.

It was a link between the city of Atlanta and the Mississippi River.

It was a major source of food that kept the population fed.

G1 Georgia Geography Test

G1 Georgia Geography Test

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)

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?

Look at the map above. What two hemispheres is Georgia located in?

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.

As Georgia industrialized, the Fall Line became even more important to those living in the state for which reason?

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?

Why is the Chattahoochee River important to Georgia?

Which role did the Savannah River play in the development of Georgia?

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.

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?