Georgia's Transportation Systems

Georgia's Transportation Systems

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is Georgia known as the transportation hub of the southeast United States?

Back

People and products can be moved quickly.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is NOT one of the four transportation systems in Georgia? Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Interstate Highway System, Savannah and Brunswick ports, MARTA mass transit system

Back

MARTA mass transit system

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are PEOPLE constantly traveling through Georgia and thus generating money for the state?

Back

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is the busiest airport in the world.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Atlanta-based airline is headquartered at Hartsfield-Jackson airport?

Back

Delta

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Intermodal transportation can be described as:

Back

Using more than one transportation method

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is known as the "Economic Jewel" of Georgia? Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport, CSX Railways, Georgia Port Authority, Georgia Department of Transportation

Back

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is Georgia's interstate travel system attractive to businesses?

Back

The interstate system provides businesses with easy access and are rarely closed due to inclement weather.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Historically, what was the first transportation system to make it easy to move goods across the country? Options: Roadways by truck, Ports by cargo ships, Airlines by flight.

Back

Railroads by train

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many deepwater ports are there in Georgia?

Back

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