Georgia's Climate and Weather — Unit test

Question 1

The country’s first gold rush occurred in 1829 in which mountain region?

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Blue Ridge

Question 2

What is the meaning of the term “piedmont”?

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“foot of the mountains”

Question 3

Which challenges, brought about by climate, do farmers in Georgia face? Check all that apply.air pollutiondroughtsinsectsplant diseasesweeds

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droughts; insects; plant diseases; weeds

Question 4

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Relative

Question 5

If there are years of little rain in the Blue Ridge Mountains, how does this affect the rest of Georgia?

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It can cause water shortages.

Question 6

Why did cities develop along Georgia’s fall line?

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People started early trading centers at the point on the fall line where the rivers could not be navigated.

Question 7

Droughts are caused by

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little precipitation over a long time.

Question 8

Where is the Floridan Aquifer located?

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in five southeastern states

Question 9

The map shows Georgia’s rivers.

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D

Question 10

The map shows Georgia on a latitude and longitude grid.

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31.1° N, 81.5° W

Georgia's Climate and Weather — Unit test Answers