Chapter%201%20Test%20Review

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Chapter 1 Test Review
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• Which of the following statements best describes
  Georgia's population growth?

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• one of the ten fastest growing states

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• Which of the following best describes the barrier
  shoreline?

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• eight islands separate from the mainland

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• How many major physiograpic regions does Georgia
  have?

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• five

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• Physiographic refers to

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• natural characteristics of the earth's surface

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• Brasstown Bald is located in which geographic
  region?

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• Blue Ridge Region

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• The major agricultural region of Georgia lies in
  which region?

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• Coastal Plain

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• The geographic center of Georgia is

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• Twiggs County

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• Textile and carpet manufacturing are important in
  which geographic region?

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• Ridge and Valley Region

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• About one-third of the state's land area and
  one-half of its population are located in which
  region?

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• Piedmont Region

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• In geography, which term refers to the exact spot
  where a place is located?

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• absolute location

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• Which of the following is considered a natural
  resource found in Georgia's coastal plains?

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• fertile soil for farming

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• The wetlands of Georgia can be best described as

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• an ecosystem with an abundance of life

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• Which region of Georgia had the fastest
  population growth rate after WWII?

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• Piedmont

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• What is the natural boundary that separates the
  Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions?

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• Fall Line

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• The city of Atlanta, Georgia is located in which
  geographic region?

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• Piedmont

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• Why do early settlers make their homes along the
  Fall Line?

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• Waterfalls in the area provided a source of
  power.

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• Which natural resource is not found in the ridge
  and valley region of Georgia?

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• coal

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• Which of the following correctly describes the
  location of Georgia?

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• North American continent and Western Hemisphere

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• Which statement best describes the Okefenokee
  Swamp?

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• It is Georgia's largest freshwater wetland.

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• A rural area in Georgia is best described as
  having a

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• small population scattered across a relatively
  large area

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• Which ethnic group contributed to Atlanta's
  population growth by moving there from rural
  areas of Georgia to seek new opportunites in the
  city?

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• African Americans

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• The textile industry has ben one of Georgia's
  primary industries.  The textile industry
  developed mainly along the

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• Fall line

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• Which physical feature is located in the coastal
  plain region of Georgia?

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• Okefenokee Swamp

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• Why was the physical feature of the Fall Line
  important in the development of modern Georgia?

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• Its many fast-flowing streams provide
  hydroelectric power.

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• The eastern coastal states the Appalachian Trail
  does not pass through include

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• Delaware and South Carolina

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• Which statement is true about a part of Georgia's
  ecosystem?

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• Saltwater wetlands along the coast are vital to
  the food chain

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• Which best decribes the growth of Atlanta in
  recent decades?

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• a rapid increase in population due to people
  moving there from other states and countries

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• Which air currents would help travelers sailing
  from Savannah to London, England in the
  nineteenth century?

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• prevailing westerlies

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• Which statement best describes the Appalachian
  Mountains?

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• They are the oldest mountains in North America.

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• How have granite and marble contributed to the
  economic development of Georgia?

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• Georgia ranks first in the nation in the mining
  of these products.

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• The estuaries of Georgia are located where rivers

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• flow into the ocean

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• What geographic region of Georgia is located
  between the Coastal Plain and the mountains?

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• Piedmont

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• What is the main reason that the Blue Ridge
  Mountains have been important to the growth of
  Georgia?

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• Precipitation in the mountains provides water to
  the entire state.

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• Where is the ridge and valley region of Georgia
  located?

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• between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the
  Appalachian Mountains

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• Georgia ranks first in the nation in the mining
  of kaolin, marble, and granite. Which resource
  is  also plentiful in Georgia?

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• limestone

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• Lookout Mountain is located in which geographic
  region of Georgia?

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• Appalachian Plateau

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• In which geographical region of Georgia are the
  rivers navigable?

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• Coastal Plain

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• In geography, which term refers to the exact spot
  where a place is located?

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• absolute location

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• In which geographical region of Georgia are the
  rivers navigable?

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• Coastal Plain

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• What term describes the area around the mouth of
  a river where salt and fresh water mix?

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• estuary

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• How do barrier islands assist our ecosystem?

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• Block ocean waves and wind from mainland

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• In times of drought, how will we react?

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• Restrictions on water (watering yards, cars, etc)
• Use water stored in reserviors

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• What is the purpose of locating near a river?

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• Water source
• Drinking
• Bathing
• Cooking
• cleaning

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• Give one reason dams/reservoirs became popular

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• Hydroelectricity
• Prevent floods
• Supply water
• recreation

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• Why was weather important to creation of Georgia
  in 1732?

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• It was believed the climate was similar to China,
  Peru, India therefore it was believed the colony
  could grow the same products

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• Describe Georgias climate

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• Hot summers, mild winters, abundant rainfall
  throughout the state

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• How did Georgias climate attract the military?

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• Mild winters

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• Why does Georgia usually not feel the full impact
  of hurricanes?

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• The shape of the southeastern coast