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Georgia Geography Qwizdom
Review
_________________ refers to the day to day
conditions and changes in the atmosphere,
precipitation, wind speed and temperature.
Weather
Ships returning to the New World from
the colonies were pushed back home to
Europe by the
Gulf Stream Current.
Distance measured north or south of the equator is
known as___________________ .
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Altitude
Longitude
Parallels
Latitude
Meridians
What physical feature(s) blocks
Georgia’s coast from the erosion
caused by waves?
A. Barrier reefs
B. barrier islands
C. Okefenkokee Swamp
D. Appalachian Mountains
The Coastal Plain is characterized by
which of the following?
A. low precipitation, flat land, good fishing, sandy soil
B. center for pulp production, mild climate, rich soil for
growing peanuts and pecans
C. rich yellow soil, many marshes and swamps, cattle
grazing
D. center for aeronautics industry, heavily populated, vast
hunting areas
B. center for pulp production, mild climate,
rich soil for growing peanuts and pecans
The _____________________ river forms
a border between Georgia and Alabama.
A. Savannah
B. Chattahoochee
C. Sand
D. Flint
Which direction do Meridian lines Run?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
East / North
South / North
South / West
North / East
West / North
East / South
Which of Georgia’s seven wonders is
this?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Stone Canyon
Tallulah Canyon
Piedmont Canyon
Providence Canyon
Appalachian Canyon
Radium Canyon
Which of these conditions would
be most harmful for Georgia’s
businesses?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Drought
El Nino’
Mild Temperatures
Global Warming
Which of the following cities
are located on the
Fall Line?
A. Macon
B. Atlanta
C. Columbus
D. Savannah
E. Augusta
F. Athens
Which direction do parallel lines
measure?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
South / North
East / North
South / West
West / North
West /East
East / South
None of the above
COASTAL PLAIN
Which of Georgia’s physiographic
regions occupies the largest land
area in the state?
a. Appalachian Plateau region
b. Blue Ridge region
c. Piedmont region
d. None of the above
The _____________________ river forms a
border between Georgia and South Carolina.
A. Savannah
B. Chattahoochee
C. Sand
D. Flint
How many counties does Georgia
have?
A.154
B.155
C.156
D.157
E.158
F.159
B or D
Which statement is true of
Georgia’s Piedmont region?
a.
The majority of the Piedmont region is a
marble-based landform.
b.
Much of the soil is reddish in color and referred
to as Georgia’s red clay.
c. Agricultural products of the Piedmont region
include onions, pecans, and peanuts.
d.
The region is home to over 60 percent of the
state’s population.
Contains the highest group of
mountains in Georgia
A. Appalachian Plateau Region
B. Blue Ridge Region
C. Ridge and Valley Region
D. Piedmont Region
limestone soil, city of Dalton, and
beautiful waterfalls
The Ridge and Valley is
characterized by which of the
following?
A) short, shallow rivers, sandy soil, large granite
deposits, pine forests
B) limestone soil, city of Dalton, and beautiful
waterfalls
C) well drained soils, alpine forests, flat land, high
mesas
D) clay soil, about 100 miles wide, rolling hills, apple
farming
A. precipitation of 80 inches, sandy loam
and clay soil, and the highest point in the
state
The Blue Ridge is characterized by
which of the following?
A. precipitation of 80 inches, sandy loam and clay soil,
and the highest point in the state
B. shale and sandstone soil, forest and pastures, steep
and narrow ridges capped with limestone
C. limestone soil, hardwood forests, and beautiful
waterfalls
D. center for naval stores and pulp production, mild
climate, rich soil for growing pecan trees and peanuts
The name of the state marked with V
A. Georgia
B. Alabama
C. Tennessee
D. North Carolina
E. South Carolina
Which of Georgia’s seven wonders is
associated with a former President of
The United States?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Stone Mountain
Tallulah Gorge
Warm Springs
Okefenkokee Swamp
Providence Canyon
Radium Springs
C) Blue Ridge
Tallulah Gorge, considered one of
Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders is
located in which region?
A) Outer Coastal Plain
B) Ridge and Valley
C) Blue Ridge
D)Piedmont Region
E)Inner Coastal Plain
F) Appalachian Plateau
Warm Springs
Which of Georgia’s seven wonders has a
constant temperature of 88*F.?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Stone Mountain
Tallulah Gorge
Okefenkokee Swamp
Providence Canyon
Warm Springs
Radium Springs
Blue Ridge
In what region is
Amicalola Falls located?
A) Outer Coastal Plain
B) Ridge and Valley
C) Blue Ridge
D)Piedmont Region
E)Inner Coastal Plain
F) Appalachian Plateau
Distance measured East or West of the
Prime Meridian is known as____________ .
A. Longitude
B. Parallels
C. Meridians
D. Latitude
E. Kilometers
A.
Longitude
What are the names of the lines used to measure distance
North and South of the Equator?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Altitude
Longitude
Parallels
Latitude
Meridians
Ridge and Valley
Dalton, known as the “carpet
capital of the world” is located
where?
A) Outer Coastal Plain
B) Ridge and Valley
C) Blue Ridge
D)Piedmont Region
E)Inner Coastal Plain
F) Appalachian Plateau
Providence Canyon
Which of Georgia’s seven wonders was
caused by poor farming practices?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Stone Mountain
Tallulah Gorge
Okefenkokee Swamp
Providence Canyon
Warm Springs
Radium Springs
Appalachian Plateau
In which region could you find a
coal mine?
A) Outer Coastal Plain
B) Ridge and Valley
C) Blue Ridge
D)Piedmont Region
E)Inner Coastal Plain
F) Appalachian Plateau
Which direction do Meridian lines
measure?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
South / North
East / North
South / West
West / East
West / North
East / South
Which of Georgia’s seven wonders has
waters at constant temperatures
regardless of what the outside
temperature is?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Stone Mountain
Tallulah Gorge
Okefenkokee Swamp
Providence Canyon
Warm Springs
Radium Springs
This river serves as a partial natural
boundary between Georgia and
Florida?
A. Savannah
B. Chattahoochee
C. St. Mary’s
D. Altamaha
E. Flint
F. Sand
Why are Georgia’s mountains so important
to the state?
A. Precipitation in the mountains provides water
to the entire state.
B. The red clay soil is excellent for peanuts and
pecans.
C. They provide a natural boundary between the
Piedmont and the Coastal Plain.
D. Natural passes through the mountains enabled
trade routes to be established with the west.
Which statement is true regarding the Blue
Ridge Region?
A. Carpet Capitol of the World!!!
B. It Has COAL!!!
C. It is located north of the Fall Line
D. It served as a refuge for runaway slaves and
Native Americans
Which geographic feature forms a
natural barrier to the warm moist
air coming from the Gulf of
Mexico?
A)Look Out Mountain
B)The Appalachian Mountains
C)Stone Mountain
D)Blue Ridge Mountains
The name of the state marked with II
A. Georgia
B. Alabama
C. Tennessee
D. North Carolina
E. South Carolina
What are the names of the lines used to measure distance
East and West of Greenwich, England?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Altitude
Longitude
Parallels
Latitude
Meridians
Appalachian Plateau region
Which of Georgia’s physiographic
regions occupies the smallest land
area in the state?
a. Appalachian Plateau region
b. Blue Ridge region
c. Ridge and Valley region
d. None of the above
_________________ refers to the day to day
conditions and changes in the atmosphere,
precipitation, wind speed and temperature.
A. Bariatric Pressure
B. Global Warming
C. Climate
D. Weather
A.
Weather
Gulf Stream Current.
Ships returning to the New World from
the colonies were pushed back home to
Europe by the
A) Canary Current
B) North Atlantic Current
C) Gulf Stream Current.
D) Atlantic Equatorial Current.