How do the barrier islands benefit Georgia? Choose TWO(2 points)
Responses
They create deep sea ports
They create deep sea ports
They protect the coastline from waves and wind
They protect the coastline from waves and wind
They serve as a tourist destination
They serve as a tourist destination
They reduce the likelihood of drought
They reduce the likelihood of drought
They serve as a buffer against storms and hurricanes
Which US President protected the Okefenokee Swamp as a national wildlife refuge? (1 point)
Responses
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
James Garfield
James Garfield
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)
Which US President protected the Okefenokee Swamp as a national wildlife refuge? (1 point)
Responses
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
James Garfield
James Garfield
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Which of these is NOT true about the Okefenokee Swamp?(1 point)
Responses
It is located in the Coastal Plains
It is located in the Coastal Plains
It was designated as a national wildlife refuge
It was designated as a national wildlife refuge
It is home to many diverse plants and animals
It is home to many diverse plants and animals
It is located in Blue Ridge
It is located in Blue Ridge
These are referred to as the “Golden Isles” because European explorers expected to find gold there.(1 point)
Responses
Wetlands
Wetlands
Barrier Islands
Barrier Islands
Okefenokee Islands
Okefenokee Islands
Coastal Plains
Barrier Islands
To determine how barrier islands benefit Georgia, we should examine each option and identify the correct points.
The first option states that barrier islands create deep sea ports. While barrier islands can offer some protection and shelter for natural harbors, they do not create deep sea ports themselves. Therefore, this point is not applicable.
The second option suggests that barrier islands protect the coastline from waves and wind. This is a correct point. Barrier islands act as a natural buffer, absorbing the impact of waves and wind, thus protecting the mainland coast from erosion and storm damage.
The third option states that barrier islands serve as a tourist destination. This is also a correct point. Barrier islands offer beautiful beaches, unique ecosystems, and recreational activities, making them popular tourist destinations. This tourism contributes to the local economy of coastal areas in Georgia.
The fourth option claims that barrier islands reduce the likelihood of drought. While barrier islands can influence local weather patterns, they do not directly impact the occurrence or likelihood of drought. Therefore, this point is not accurate.
In summary, the correct benefits of barrier islands to Georgia are:
1) They protect the coastline from waves and wind.
2) They serve as a tourist destination.