How do the barrier islands benefit Georgia? Choose TWO.

Question

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2 points
They create deep sea ports
They protect the coastline from waves and wind
They serve as a tourist destination
They reduce the likelihood of drought

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Answer 1

The barrier islands benefit Georgia in the following ways:

1. They protect the coastline from waves and wind - The barrier islands act as a buffer, reducing the impact of storms and high waves on the mainland.

2. They serve as a tourist destination - The barrier islands attract tourists for their natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and unique ecosystems, which can boost the local economy.

Answer 2

The Appalachian Mountains pass through which area of Georgia?
1 point
Along the southern border
Across the North part of the state
In the southeast corner
Through the center of the state

Answer 3

The Appalachian Mountains pass through the northern part of the state of Georgia.

Answer 4

Which of these is NOT true about the Okefenokee Swamp?
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1 point
It is located in the Coastal Plains
It was designated as a national wildlife refuge
It is home to many diverse plants and animals
It is located in Blue Ridge

Answer 5

The statement that is NOT true about the Okefenokee Swamp is: It is located in Blue Ridge.

The Okefenokee Swamp is actually located in the Coastal Plains region of Georgia.

Answer 6

Which of Georgia’s Rivers flows into the Gulf of Mexico and forms the border between Georgia and Alabama?
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1 point
Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Flint River
Ocmulgee

Answer 7

The river that flows into the Gulf of Mexico and forms the border between Georgia and Alabama is the Chattahoochee River.

Answer 8

Which of Georgia’s Rivers flows into the Gulf of Mexico and forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina?
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1 point
Savannah River
Chattahoochee River
Flint River
Ocmulgee

Answer 9

The river that flows into the Gulf of Mexico and forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina is the Savannah River.

Answer 10

Match the definitions to the vocabulary words from this unit. (1 point)
Allusion
Inference
Analogy
Central Idea

responses
a figure of speech that creates a comparison of two seemingly different things, forming a deeper understanding of their connection
the main idea, or most important idea, in a nonfiction selection
a reference to another text or historical topic
a reasonable guess based on information from a text

Answer 11

Here are the matches for the definitions and vocabulary words:

• Allusion: a reference to another text or historical topic
• Inference: a reasonable guess based on information from a text
• Analogy: a figure of speech that creates a comparison of two seemingly different things, forming a deeper understanding of their connection
• Central Idea: the main idea, or most important idea, in a nonfiction selection