Why is the Okefenkee Swamp important?

it is one of the worlds largest freshwater ecosystems

Why would an import business choose Savannah as it's home base in Ga.?

close to other transportation systems to distribute goods

Using your map knowledge & your knowledge of geography where did most major cities form in Ga?

cities form near transportation systems

Why are the Appalachian Mountains important to Ga. ?

they are a moisture barrier that helps generate rain

What geographic factor helps in Ga's agriculture industry?

water systems provide irrigation when there is a drought

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1
Georgia is located in which hemisphere (s) ?
Northern
both A & B
Western
northwestern
2
What region has the highest rainfall and the highest elevation?
Blue Ridge
Piedmont
Ridge and Valley
Coastal Plain
3
What region has agriculture as an economic base, but also has tourism due to it's beaches?
Ridge and Valley
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Coastal Plains
4
What region has little farming because it is so small & the soil is poor?
Piedmont
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plains
Blue Ridge
5
Which river forms the eastern border between Ga and SC ?
The Coosa
The Flint
The Savannah
The Chattahoochee
6
What region would you be in if you were carpet shopping & could see fertile valleys?
Coastal Plains
Piedmont
Blue Ridge
Ridge and Valley
7
What is the Fall Line?
separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plains
rivers that are north of it are more navigable
both A & B
where elevation changes forming waterfalls on Ga's rivers
8
Why is the Okefenkee Swamp important?
it provides alligator skins for boots
it is a source of drinking water for south Ga
It provides jobs
it is one of the worlds largest freshwater ecosystems
9
What natural feature protects the coast from storms?
salt water marshes
Okefenokee Swamp
Barrier Islands
Fall Line
10
In what way(s) does Ga's transportation systems create jobs for Ga.?
people work at transportation sites like the airport/ports
all of the above
people build and maintain the system
people work in the business by flying planes/driving trucks
11
Why would an import business choose Savannah as it's home base in Ga.?
easy access to foreign countries
close to other transportation systems to distribute goods
it is a major city
it has a large airport
12
Using your map knowledge & your knowledge of geography where did most major cities form in Ga?
cities form in the northern part of the state
cities form on the coast
cities form near transportation systems
cities form around lakes
13
How did Natives & early settlers transport goods.
roads
trails
rivers
trains
14
Why are the Appalachian Mountains important to Ga. ?
they provide land for agriculture
they attract tourists to visit the swamp
they are a moisture barrier that helps generate rain
they have the largest population
15
What river forms the western border of Ga, separating Ga from Ala?
The Coosa
The Savannah
The Flint
The Chattahoochee
16
What was water used for at waterfalls(Fall Line)& also used today in reservoirs in Ga?
fishing
Power
irrigation
Transportation
17
What geographic factor helps in Ga's agriculture industry?
the northern regions have soil that can grow many crops
all the regions have flat land on which to grow crops
water systems provide irrigation when there is a drought
the cold, snow & ice make the state an agriculture state
18
In which region would you be if you were in the middle of the state and were very hot?
Appalachian Plateau
Coastal Plains
Blue Ridge
Piedmont

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