How did rivers affect the locations of early settlements in Georgia?

Question

(1 point)
• People often settled near shoals where it was easier to cross the river
• People often settled away from rivers and other bodies of water
• People typically settled near rivers where the rapids were high
• People usually settled in areas where riverbeds were even and shallow

Answer 1

People often settled near shoals where it was easier to cross the river.

Answer 2

Choose the correct answer from the drop down menu. (1 point)
The______acts as the boundary between South Carolina and Georgia

Answer 3

The Savannah River acts as the boundary between South Carolina and Georgia.

Answer 4

True or false: Rivers determined Georgia's original boundaries and affected the location of its settlements. (1 point)
• True
• False

Answer 5

• True

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

• Chattahoochee River

Answer 8

Why do many Georgia rivers begin in the Blue Ridge region? Select TWO.
(2 points)
• The Blue Ridge region receives the most rainfall
• The hot climate in the Blue Ridge region
• The Blue Ridge region has the highest elevation
• The Blue Ridge region is mostly flat so it's easier for rivers to flow

Answer 9

The correct answers are:

• The Blue Ridge region receives the most rainfall
• The Blue Ridge region has the highest elevation