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Georgia Geography Qwizdom Review

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_________________ refers to the day to day conditions and changes in the atmosphere, precipitation, wind speed and temperature. Weather

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Ships returning to the New World from the colonies were pushed back home to Europe by the Gulf Stream Current.

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Distance measured north or south of the equator is known as___________________. A. Altitude B. Longitude C. Parallels D. Latitude E. Meridians

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What physical feature(s) blocks Georgias coast from the erosion caused by waves? A. Barrier reefs B. barrier islands C. Okefenkokee Swamp D. Appalachian Mountains

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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

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The _____________________ river forms a border between Georgia and Alabama. A. Savannah B. Chattahoochee C. Sand D. Flint

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Which direction do Meridian lines Run? A. East / North B. South / North C. South / West D. North / East E. West / North F. East / South

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Which of Georgias seven wonders is this? A. Stone Canyon B. Tallulah Canyon C. Piedmont Canyon D. Providence Canyon E. Appalachian Canyon F. Radium Canyon

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Which of these conditions would be most harmful for Georgias businesses? A.Drought B.El Nino C.Mild Temperatures D.Global Warming

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abcteach Japan and Asia Japanabcteach Japan Which of the following cities are located on the Fall Line? A. Macon B. Atlanta C. Columbus D. Savannah E. Augusta F. Athens

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Which direction do parallel lines measure? A. South / North B. East / North C. South / West D. West / North E. West /East F. East / South

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Which of Georgias 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 None of the above COASTAL PLAIN

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The _____________________ river forms a border between Georgia and South Carolina. A. Savannah B. Chattahoochee C. Sand D. Flint

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How many counties does Georgia have? A.1 54 B.1 55 C.1 56 D.1 57 E.1 58 F.1 59

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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 Georgias 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 states population. Which statement is true of Georgias 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 Georgias 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 states population. B or D

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Contains the highest group of mountains in Georgia A.Appalachian Plateau Region B.Blue Ridge Region C.Ridge and Valley Region D.Piedmont Region

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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 limestone soil, city of Dalton, and beautiful waterfalls

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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 A. precipitation of 80 inches, sandy loam and clay soil, and the highest point in the state

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The name of the state marked with V A. Georgia B. Alabama C. Tennessee D. North Carolina E. South Carolina

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Which of Georgias seven wonders is associated with a former President of The United States? A. Stone Mountain B. Tallulah Gorge C. Warm Springs D. Okefenkokee Swamp E. Providence Canyon F. Radium Springs

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Tallulah Gorge, considered one of Georgias 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 C) Blue Ridge

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Which of Georgias seven wonders has a constant temperature of 88*F.? A. Stone Mountain B. Tallulah Gorge C. Okefenkokee Swamp D. Providence Canyon E. Warm Springs F. Radium Springs Warm Springs

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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 Blue Ridge

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Distance measured East or West of the Prime Meridian is known as____________. A. Longitude B. Parallels C. Meridians D. Latitude E. Kilometers A. Longitude

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What are the names of the lines used to measure distance North and South of the Equator? A. Altitude B. Longitude C. Parallels D. Latitude E. Meridians

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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 Ridge and Valley

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Which of Georgias seven wonders was caused by poor farming practices? A. Stone Mountain B. Tallulah Gorge C. Okefenkokee Swamp D. Providence Canyon E. Warm Springs F. Radium Springs Providence Canyon

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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 Appalachian Plateau

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Which direction do Meridian lines measure? A. South / North B. East / North C. South / West D. West / East E. West / North F. East / South

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Which of Georgias seven wonders has waters at constant temperatures regardless of what the outside temperature is? A. Stone Mountain B. Tallulah Gorge C. Okefenkokee Swamp D. Providence Canyon E. Warm Springs F. Radium Springs

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This river serves as a partial natural boundary between Georgia and Florida? A. Savannah B. Chattahoochee C. St. Marys D. Altamaha E. Flint F. Sand

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Why are Georgias 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.

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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

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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

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The name of the state marked with II A. Georgia B. Alabama C. Tennessee D. North Carolina E. South Carolina

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What are the names of the lines used to measure distance East and West of Greenwich, England? A. Altitude B. Longitude C. Parallels D. Latitude E. Meridians

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Which of Georgias 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 Appalachian Plateau region

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_________________ 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

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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. Gulf Stream Current.