Georgia's Geo and Climate Flashcards

1
Q

Which physical feature’s stunning, high elevation landscapes encourages tourism?

A

Appalachian Mountains

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2
Q

Georgia is located on what continent?

A

North America

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3
Q

Georgia is located in what hemispheres?

A

Northern and Western Hemispheres

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4
Q

Which region is home to Georgia’s capital, Atlanta, and is highly industrialized?

A

Piedmont

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5
Q

Georgia’s deep water ports are located in

A

Savannah and Burnswick

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6
Q

Which physical feature protects the mainland of Georgia from major storms and hurricanes?

A

Barrier Islands

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7
Q

Which physical feature forms the border between Georgia and Alabama?
Responses

A

Chattahoochee River

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8
Q

What transportation system makes it easier for people to travel through the city?
Responses

A

Interstate highway system

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9
Q

Georgia is a part of what nation?

A

U.S.A

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10
Q

Which is the smallest, mountainous region and has poor soil for farming?

A

Costal Plain

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11
Q

Gold was found in which of the physical features

A

Appalachian Mountains

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12
Q

The rolling hills and red clay soil plays a part in the large agricultural role of which region?

A

Peidmont

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13
Q

The sudden change in land elevation caused cities to be developed along the _____________ to assist with trade and water power.

A

Fall Line

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14
Q

What crops are successfully grown in the Coastal Plains region?

A

peanuts, peaches, cotton, pecans, onions

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15
Q

In what region of the United States is Georgia located?

A

Southeast

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16
Q

Which physical feature contains one of the busiest ports in the nation for oceangoing container ships?

A

Savannah River

17
Q

Which region is known for manufacturing textiles and carpet?

A

Ridge&Valley

18
Q

What fossil fuel was mined in the Appalachian Plateau region?

A

Coal

19
Q

Why do the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge & Valley, and Blue Ridge regions experience cooler climates?

A

They have higher elevations and a more northern location.

20
Q

Which physical feature, pictured below, is the world’s largest fresh water ecosystem providing a habitat to threatened and endangered species?

A

Okefenokee Swamp