Georgia's Climate and Weather — Unit test Answers

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Which is the best example of how geography shaped Georgia’s development?

A
The Floridan Aquifer provided water for Georgia’s settlers.
B
The fall line enabled settlers to move inland from the coast.
C
Gaps in the Coastal Plain’s mountains provided transportation routes.
D
Islands along the coast were a barrier to settlement farther inland.
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The map shows Georgia’s geographic regions.

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A
Georgia is a flat state with few hills or mountains.
B
Georgia is surrounded by bodies of water.
C
There are mountains in the northern part of Georgia.
D
There are mountains in the southern part of Georgia.
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A hurricane is a type of

A
blizzard.
B
precipitation.
C
tornado.
D
tropical storm.
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Which of these is a problem that hurricanes and tropical storms can cause?

A
storm surges
B
depleted aquifers
C
long droughts
D
full reservoirs
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How do tornadoes affect Georgia?

A
They damage crops, homes, and businesses.
B
They rarely occur in Georgia but cause harm elsewhere.
C
They are the main source of Georgia’s water supply.
D
They can cause major beach erosion and storm surges.
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Which statement best describes Georgia’s Barrier Islands?

A
They protect the coastline during storms.
B
They are home to the state’s largest cities.
C
They ensure the state’s water supply.
D
They are the center of the state’s farmland.
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In which hemispheres is the state of Georgia located?

A
Northern and Western hemispheres
B
Southern and Eastern hemispheres
C
Northern and Eastern hemispheres
D
Southern and Western hemispheres
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A
Florida
B
Tennessee
C
South Carolina
D
Virginia
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Georgia is not as mountainous as Colorado. This means Georgia’s climate is usually

A
better than Colorado’s.
B
cooler than Colorado’s.
C
drier than Colorado’s.
D
warmer than Colorado’s.
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Which best describes the physical features of the Ridge and Valley region?

A
It has scenic canyons and caves.
B
It has the state’s most important waterways.
C
It includes the state’s highest peaks.
D
It includes a series of elevations and depressions.
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Which best explains why Georgia’s climate has drawn settlers throughout history?

A
Georgia is well suited for shipping.
B
Georgia is on the Atlantic Ocean.
C
Georgia is well suited for agriculture.
D
Georgia is mostly hot and dry all year.
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A
industrial
B
livestock
C
shipping
D
tourist
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Which invention has helped Georgians cope with the warm, humid climate?

A
air conditioning
B
automobiles
C
the Internet
D
television
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Lines of latitude and longitude are used to

A
find a relative location on Earth.
B
determine an exact location on Earth.
C
calculate a distance on Earth in miles.
D
organize the Earth into seven continents.
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What is significant about Georgia’s cotton, Vidalia onion, peach, and peanut crops?

A
Georgia must import these crops from other states.
B
These crops are among Georgia’s most important products.
C
Georgia has chosen to stop growing these crops.
D
These crops are grown mainly in northern Georgia.
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Georgia is farther south than Michigan which means Georgia’s climate is usually

A
better than Michigan’s.
B
cooler than Michigan’s.
C
drier than Michigan’s.
D
warmer than Michigan’s.

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