Question 1

What are the four points that lines of latitude are based on?

Question 2

What is the alternate name for lines of latitude?

Question 3

Where is the Prime Meridian based?

Accepted Answer

Greenwich, England

Answer

The Vatican

Answer

Rome, Italy

Answer

Washington D.C.

Question 4

What are the five physiographic regions of Georgia mentioned in the text?

Question 5

Why was the Fall Line significant for early settlers in Georgia?

Question 6

How do Georgia’s rivers contribute to the state’s economy and daily life?

Question 7

Why were Georgia's lakes and reservoirs built above the Fall Line?

Accepted Answer

Because most of the state's population lives there and there is no source of underground water.

Answer

Because south Georgia does not have enough surface water to care for agriculture grown there, which is where most of Georgia's agriculture grows.

Question 8

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Accepted Answer

Weather refers to day-to-day conditions, while climate refers to the conditions over an extended period of time.

Answer

Weather refers to the conditions over an extended period of time, while climate refers to day-to-day conditions.

Answer

Weather refers to events such as rain or snow, while climate refers temperatures.

Question 9

The majority of rainfall occurs in the __________________________ region of Georgia

Accepted Answer

<P>Blue Ridge</P>

Answer

Ridge & Valley

Answer

Appalachian Plateau

Answer

<P>Piedmont</P>

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of Georgia's Seven Natural Wonders?

Accepted Answer

Brasstown Bald

Answer

Okefenokee Swamp

Answer

Stone Mountain

Answer

Warm Springs

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