How can a tropical system affect an inland Georgia town without coastal storm surge?
Correct answer(s):
- Heavy rain can cause flooding
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Geography of the United States
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Where does the Savannah River reach the sea?
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- Atlantic Ocean near Savannah
The Chattahoochee and Flint join to form which river?
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- Apalachicola River
In which Georgia physical region is Cloudland Canyon located?
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- Appalachian Plateau
What are the two common subdivisions of Georgia’s Coastal Plain?
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- Upper and Lower Coastal Plain
Which Georgia region includes important peanut, cotton, and vegetable-growing areas?
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- Upper Coastal Plain
Which set of features belongs to Georgia’s Lower Coastal Plain?
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- Sea Islands and Okefenokee
What rock contrast occurs near Georgia’s Fall Line?
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- Piedmont crystalline rocks and Coastal Plain sediments
What soil pattern is common across Georgia’s Fall Line?
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- Sandier soils south and clay-rich soils north
Besides transportation, what can changes in rock and slope near the Fall Line affect?
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- Stream channels
Why can valleys influence transport routes in northwestern Georgia?
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- They offer corridors between ridges
Why might a Georgia watershed involve more than one local government?
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- Drainage systems cross political boundaries
What energy source powered historical mills near the Fall Line?
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- Falling water
Why do Georgia’s mountains and plains have different landforms?
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- They have different geological foundations
How does a physical-region map differ from a county map of Georgia?
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- It classifies landscapes rather than local governments
A lesson compares decades of Georgia rainfall with today’s thunderstorm. What distinction is being taught?
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- Climate versus weather
What should a traveler expect when comparing Georgia mountains with its coast in winter?
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- Seasonal temperatures can differ
Which wildlife groups are supported by Okefenokee habitats?
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- Amphibians and wading birds
What is an estuary along Georgia’s coast?
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- An area where freshwater and saltwater interact
What is a tributary?
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- A stream that flows into a larger stream