Georgia Climate and Natural Hazards

What helps explain temperature differences between Georgia’s mountains and lowlands?

• Postal abbreviations
• State legislative districts
• County names
• Elevation

Can Georgia experience drought despite receiving substantial annual rainfall?

• No, annual rain prevents every drought
• Only if all rivers disappear
• Yes, dry periods can still occur
• Only if the state loses its coastline

Which parts of Georgia can be affected by tropical weather systems?

• Both coastal and inland communities
• Only northern mountain summits
• Only places at sea level
• Only offshore islands