Which statement best describes the significance of the barrier islands?
The barrier islands serve as a natural buffer protecting the mainland from the impacts of ocean waves, storms, and erosion.
Which statement best describes the significance of the barrier islands?
A. They channel ocean saltwater away from inland rivers, creeks, and streams
B. They lower tides so that Georgia does not experience damage from high tides
C. They keep dangerous sea animals, such as sharks, from the beaches on the mainland
D. They block the ocean waves and wind from directly hitting the mainland
D. They block the ocean waves and wind from directly hitting the mainland
What region does georgia benifit from because they receive a large amount of rainfall that is then carried throughout the state?
Georgia benefits from the Gulf-Atlantic coastal region, which brings in 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