Question

georgias geography comprehension check
1 what is the longest river in georgia?
2 in order to defend the early settlement of georgia from the spanish, where were forts built?
3 what is the geographical boundary that divides georgias sources of water?
4 which feature is the second - largest of its kind in the us and is home to more than 1000 plants and animals?
5 which river has a port at its mouth that is connected to the atlantic ocean?
6 where was gold found in georgia in the 1800s?
7 which river is a major provider of drinking water for georgians, and is also an artery of transportation for the state?
8 which geographic feature is a national wildlife refuge?
9 what serves as the boundary between the piedmont and coastal plains regions?
10 why did georgias early settlers establish their towns near water?
11 which geographic feature do you think has been the most beneficial to georgias development? explain.

Explanation:

1. The Chattahoochee River is the longest river in Georgia.
2. Forts were built along the coast to defend early Georgia settlements from the Spanish due to its strategic coastal location.
3. The fall - line is the geographical boundary that divides Georgia's water sources.
4. The Okefenokee Swamp is the second - largest swamp in the US and home to over 1000 plants and animals.
5. The Savannah River has a port at its mouth connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
6. Gold was found in the northern part of Georgia in the 1800s, mainly in areas like Dahlonega.
7. The Chattahoochee River is a major drinking - water provider and transportation artery for Georgians.
8. The Okefenokee Swamp is a National Wildlife Refuge.
9. The fall - line serves as the boundary between the Piedmont and Coastal Plains regions.
10. Early settlers established towns near water for water supply, transportation, and trade.
11. The Chattahoochee River has been very beneficial as it provides water for drinking and irrigation, and serves as a transportation route for goods, promoting economic development.

Answer:

1. The Chattahoochee River
2. Along the coast
3. The fall line
4. The Okefenokee Swamp
5. The Savannah River
6. Northern Georgia (e.g., Dahlonega area)
7. The Chattahoochee River
8. The Okefenokee Swamp
9. The fall line
10. For water supply, transportation, and trade
11. The Chattahoochee River; It provides water for drinking and irrigation and serves as a transportation route for goods, promoting economic development.