Question

How do the barrier islands benefit Georgia? Choose TWO.
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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

This is a required question

Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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

Answer 8

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 9

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

Answer 10

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

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