SS8G1: Georgia's Geography
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Elizabeth Harley
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8th Grade
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1.
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Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
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Midwest
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
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7
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5
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Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
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Appalachian Plateau
Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
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Ridge and Valley
Blue Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
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Brasstown Bald
Stone Mountain
Lookout Mountain
Signal Moutain
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It has the highest level of rainfall in the state of Georgia.
It is located in the Piedmont region.
It is the second largest freshwater swamp/marsh in the United States.
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temperature patterns
extended forecasts
climate
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Coastal Plain
Ridge and Valley
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
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Peaches
Carpet and textiles
Peanuts
Veggies
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Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
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Savannah
Tennessee
Chattahoochee
Yellow River
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Everglades
Ogeechee
Okefenokee
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Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge
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Barrier Islands
Savannah River
Chattahoochee
Appalachian Mountains
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Only region for coal
It runs through 3 of Georgia�s Northern most regions.
Site of the 1st Gold Rush in Dahlonega in 1828
Is the industrial heart of Georgia
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Barrier Islands
Savannah River
Chattahoochee
Appalachian Mountains
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Eastern
Northern
Western
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United States
North American
Southeast
Asia
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United States
North American
Southeast
Asia
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Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Coastal Plain
Appalachian Plateau
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Fall Line
Piedmont
Okefenokee Swamp
Appalachian Mountains
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Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
25.
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As Georgia industrialized, the Fall Line became even more important to those living in the state for which reason?
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.
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.
26.
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Which Georgia industry relied the MOST on the Okefenokee Swamp in the early twentieth century?
the logging industry
the sugar industry
the tobacco industry
the coal industry the coal industry
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The Chattahoochee River played an important role in the development of Georgia during the 1800s by connecting
the city of Augusta to the Atlantic Ocean.
the city of Augusta to the Atlantic Ocean.
the city of Augusta to the Gulf of Mexico.
the city of Columbus to the Gulf of Mexico.
28.
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Read the information in the box. Then answer the question that follows.
"When asked to describe the location of the state of Georgia, Mia replied:"Georgia is located in the Northern and Western Hemispheres, on the continent of North America, and in the southwestern region of the United States."
Which aspect of Mia's answer is incorrect?
Georgia is located in the Eastern Hemisphere, not the Western.
Georgia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, not the Northern.
Georgia is located in the southeastern region of the United States, not the southwestern.
Georgia is located on the continent of South America, not the continent of North America.
29.
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Which statement about the region represented by numeral V on this map is correct?
This region is the agricultural heartland of the state.
The textile industry is the main industry in this region.
This region is the most heavily populated region in the state.
The Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers originate in this region.
30.
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Read the passage. Then answer the question that follows.
Last summer, Jaden and his family vacationed in Georgia. They visited Atlanta for a few days and attended a professional basketball game while there. They also went hiking through the wilderness and camped near Brasstown Bald, the highest peak in all of Georgia. Before heading home, Jaden and his family decided to spend a few days relaxing on Georgia's white sand beaches.
Which statement about Jaden and his family's vacation is correct?
They began their visit to Georgia in the Piedmont region, before traveling to the Blue Ridge region, and finally to the Coastal Plain region.
They began their visit to Georgia in the Blue Ridge region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Piedmont region.
They began their visit to Georgia in the Coastal Plain region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Blue Ridge region.
They began their visit to Georgia in the Valley and Ridge region, before traveling to the Appalachian Plateau region, and finally to the Coastal Plain region.
31.
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The Savannah River played an important role in the development of Georgia in all of the following ways EXCEPT
by providing drinking water for the city of Augusta.
by providing settlers with marshland ideal for growing rice.
by serving as a link from the city of Atlanta to the Mississippi River.
by serving as a shipping route between major cities and the Atlantic Ocean.
32.
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What development has caused conflict over access to water between Alabama, Florida, and Georgia?
the damming of the Tallapoosa River in Alabama
pollution of the Okefenokee Swamp by paper mills
Atlanta's population growth and increased water use
increased water consumption by citrus growers in Florida increased water consumption by citrus growers in Florida
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they both border the state of GA
they are both located in the middle of GA
they both flow into the Atlantic Ocean
they are both close to Florida's border
34.
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Blue Ridge
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
Piedmont
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Barrier Islands
Savannah River
Chattahoochee
Appalachian Mountains
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Blue Ridge and Piedmont
Piedmont and Coastal Plain
Blue Ridge and Valley & Ridge
Appalachian and Valley & Ridge
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Flint
Savannah
Ocmulgee
Chattahoochee
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Piedmont
Ridge and Valley
Coastal Plains
Blue Ridge
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Coastal Plains
Piedmont
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Plateau
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Temperate/Mild Climate
Higher standard of living
Higher cost of living
Lowest taxes in the nation
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the king to reside.
the first American colony.
growing crops to send to England.
hiring people to work in England.
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The mountains attract millions of tourists each year for their world famous snow skiing.
Atlanta has grown into the premier city in the Southeast and offers a wide variety of jobs.
Long growing seasons and adequate moisture in most years allow a wide variety of crops to be produced.
Rivers and roadways provide much needed transportation routes for distribution of goods produced there.
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4
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It attracts many tourists each year.
It protects Georgia's fresh water supply.
It helps protect mainland Georgia from storms & erosion.
It prevents people from Florida from entering Georgia.
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North America
Coweta
United States of America
Djibouti
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South America
North America
Europe
Africa
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Southwestern
Southeastern
Northeastern
Northwestern
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Northeastern
Northwestern
Southeastern
Southwestern
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Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
Appalachian Plateau
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Appalachian Plateau
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
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Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Valley and Ridge
Blue Ridge
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Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plain
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Appalachian Mountains
Savannah River
the Fall Line
Chattahoochee River
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Okefenokee Swamp
Chattahoochee River
Savannah River
the Barrier Islands
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Smoky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
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Chattahoochee
Coosa
Flint
Savannah
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Chattahoochee
Savannah
Ogeechee
Altamaha
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tourists can enjoy hiking and beaches
industries such as textiles and lumber benefit from rapid re-growth of crops
tourists can enjoy year-round skiing in the mountains
attracts businesses and industries looking for favorable climates for their employees
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Which physical feature of Georgia fits the description below? The discovery of gold here started the first U.S. gold rush in 1828.
Barrier Islands
Chattahoochee River
Appalachian Mountains
Okefenokee Swamp
Fall Line
60.
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Which physical feature of Georgia fits the description below? The cities of Augusta, Macon, and Columbus formed along this geographic feature named for its change in elevation.
Barrier Islands
Chattahoochee River
Appalachian Mountains
Okefenokee Swamp
Fall Line
61.
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Which physical feature of Georgia fits the description below? Deep water at its mouth helped GA develop a busy port and transportation hub for goods shipping to and from Georgia and the rest of the world.
Barrier Islands
Chattahoochee River
Savannah River
Okefenokee Swamp
Fall Line
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Which physical feature of Georgia fits the description below? Many towns, industry, and agriculture developed along this transportation route that forms much of Georgia's boundary with Alabama.
Barrier Islands
Chattahoochee River
Savannah River
Okefenokee Swamp
Fall Line
63.
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Which physical feature of Georgia fits the description below? They form a protective barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and Georgia's mainland.
Barrier Islands
Chattahoochee River
Savannah River
Okefenokee Swamp
Fall Line
64.
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Which physical feature of Georgia fits the description below? This National Wildlife Refuge is the second-largest freshwater swamp in the United States and home to more than 1,000 types of plants and animals.
Barrier Islands
Chattahoochee River
Savannah River
Okefenokee Swamp
Fall Line
65.
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Match the characteristic of Georgia's climate to its impact it has on the state. Cause: Georgia's climate and soil are great for growing cotton. Effect?
Agriculture makes a significant contribution to Georgia's economy.
Many companies have moved to Georgia from the North.
Georgia is a leader in the production of lumber and pulpwood.
The textile industry is one of Georgia's oldest industries, and the state leads in carpet production.
66.
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Match the characteristic of Georgia's climate to its impact it has on the state. Cause: Georgia has a long growing season - great for soybeans, wheat, peanuts, corn, & more. Effect?
Agriculture makes a significant contribution to Georgia's economy.
Many companies have moved to Georgia from the North.
Georgia is a leader in the production of lumber and pulpwood.
The textile industry is one of Georgia's oldest industries, and the state leads in carpet production.
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Match the characteristic of Georgia's climate to its impact it has on the state. Cause: Pine forests re-grow rapidly in Georgia's climate and soil. Effect?
Agriculture makes a significant contribution to Georgia's economy.
Many companies have moved to Georgia from the North.
Georgia is a leader in the production of lumber and pulpwood.
The textile industry is one of Georgia's oldest industries, and the state leads in carpet production.
68.
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Match the characteristic of Georgia's climate to its impact it has on the state. Cause: Georgia has mild winters with little snow. Effect?
Agriculture makes a significant contribution to Georgia's economy.
Many companies have moved to Georgia from the North.
Georgia is a leader in the production of lumber and pulpwood.
The textile industry is one of Georgia's oldest industries, and the state leads in carpet production.
69.
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Choose the best word to complete each sentence to describe how Georgia’s bodies of water have benefited Georgians at various times in Georgia’s history. Georgia’s deep-water port on the Savannah River benefits Georgia by providing ______ of goods throughout the world
cities
electricity
transportation
recreation
70.
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Choose the best word to complete each sentence to describe how Georgia’s bodies of water have benefited Georgians at various times in Georgia’s history. Benefits of creating reservoirs, such as Lake Lanier, include the availability of water for drinking and _________.
cities
electricity
transportation
recreation
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Choose the best word to complete each sentence to describe how Georgia’s bodies of water have benefited Georgians at various times in Georgia’s history. Benefits of creating reservoirs, such as Lake Lanier, include the availability of water for drinking and _________.
cities
electricity
transportation
recreation
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Choose the best word to complete each sentence to describe how Georgia’s bodies of water have benefited Georgians at various times in Georgia’s history. Rivers provided water for drinking, growing crops, and raising livestock, influencing where Georgians built ____________ .
cities
electricity
transportation
recreation
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