Review for Geography in Georgia Unit Test

1. How many counties does Georgia have?

2. Define geography.

3. List the states that border Georgia.

4. What is Georgia’s absolute location?

5. Define relative location.

6. How many physiographic regions does Georgia have? Name them.

7. Name the region that can be defined by each of the following:

a. Rich red (clay) soil

b. Highest and largest mountains

c. Largest in land size

d. Most precipitation

e. Between two mountainous areas

f. Contains the state capital

g. Contains Lookout Mountain

h. Best weather & soil for agriculture

i. Contains most of the state’s population

j. Contains the world’s largest inland swamp

k. Two regions which are separated by the fall line

l. Contains the Flint, Ocmulgee, Oconee, & Chattahoochee Rivers

8. What is the name of the world’s largest inland swamp?

9. What physical features are located at the fall line which can produce power for the communities in the area?

10.Define barrier islands.

11.Define climate.

12.How would you describe Georgia’s climate in general? 13.How does Hartsfield-Jackson Airport boost Georgia’s economy?

14.What type of industry has seen growth in employment because of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the Interstate Highway system?

15.Does climate affect our state’s economy?

16.How many inches of rain does GA normally get?

17.Hottest & coldest months

18.Why was Georgia’s Interstate System originally built?

19. Why are Georgia’s deepwater ports important to our economy?

20.How do Georgia’s transportation systems provide jobs for our citizens?

21.Be able to label the following on a map:

a. Regions of Georgia

b. Fall line

c. Savannah & Chattahoochee Rivers