What impact did climate have on the settlement of Georgia?(1 point)
Responses
Few settlers stayed in Georgia due to frequent droughts
Few settlers stayed in Georgia due to frequent droughts
Georgia was believed to have a good climate for growing valuable crops
Georgia was believed to have a good climate for growing valuable crops
The lack of rainfall prevents crops from growing across the state
The lack of rainfall prevents crops from growing across the state
Harsh winters caused many settlers to move to other areas
Harsh winters caused many settlers to move to other areas
Georgia was believed to have a good climate for growing valuable crops
Which statement best describes the significance of the barrier islands? (1 point)
Responses
They channel ocean saltwater away from inland rivers, creeks, and streams
They channel ocean saltwater away from inland rivers, creeks, and streams
They lower tides so that Georgia does not experience damage from high tides
They lower tides so that Georgia does not experience damage from high tides
They keep dangerous sea animals, such as sharks, from the beaches on the mainland
They keep dangerous sea animals, such as sharks, from the beaches on the mainland
They block the ocean waves and wind from directly hitting the mainland
They block the ocean waves and wind from directly hitting the mainland
Choose the correct answer from the drop down menu. (1 point)
Georgia benefits from the
because they receive a large amount of rainfall that is then carried throughout the state.
Georgia benefits from the mountains because they receive a large amount of rainfall that is then carried throughout the state.
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
Which of the following is true about Georgia’s rivers? (1 point)
Responses
Rivers are the most important method of transporting goods
Rivers are the most important method of transporting goods
Rivers provide mineable coal
Rivers provide mineable coal
Rivers help moderate the climate of the state
Rivers help moderate the climate of the state
Rivers determined Georgia's original boundaries and affected the location of its settlements
Rivers determined Georgia's original boundaries and affected the location of its settlements
What important Georgia river serves as the boundary between Georgia and South Carolina?(1 point)
Responses
Chattahoochee River
Chattahoochee River
Altamaha River
Altamaha River
Oconee River
Oconee River
Savannah River
Savannah River