STUDY GUIDE

GEORGIA HISTORY

CHAPTERS 1-4

Please use a separate sheet of paper or computer

Questions

1.      What are the 5 theories of Geography?

2.      What is the measurement of Georgia in square miles?

3.      What is the distance from North to South? East to West?

4.      What is the highest point in Georgia?  How high is it?

5.      Define the term province?

6.      Describe Georgia’s five physiographic provinces?

7.      What is the purpose of barrier islands?

8.      List Georgia’s 14 barrier islands.

9.      Name 4 of Georgia’s top minerals?

10.  What month has the most precipitation? Least?

11.  What is Georgia’s average annual temperature for the Piedmont region? High and low?

12.  Describe the importance of Georgia’s natural resources?

13.  What is Georgia’s largest natural resource?

14.  How has Georgia’s climate contributed to it growth?

15.  Describe Georgia’s Pre-historic history? (Indians, society)