Transportation Systems Flashcard

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Which two transportation systems are most commonly used for transporting large quantities of goods over long distances on land? Options: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Deepwater Ports, Deepwater Ports and Interstate Highway System, Interstate Highway System and Railroads, Railroads and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

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Interstate Highway System and Railroads

Answer explanation

The Interstate Highway System is most commonly used for transporting large quantities of goods over long distances on land.

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What is the primary role of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Georgia’s economy?

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To facilitate the quick movement of goods and people globally

Answer explanation

The primary role of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Georgia's economy is to facilitate the quick movement of goods and people globally.

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How do deepwater ports like the Port of Savannah support international trade?

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They allow ships carrying goods to dock and unload/export products.

Answer explanation

Deepwater ports like the Port of Savannah support international trade by allowing ships carrying goods to dock and unload/export products.

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Which combination of transportation systems is most likely to be used to deliver a large international shipment of cars from Georgia to another state in the U.S.? Options: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Interstate Highway System, Interstate Highway System and Railroads, Railroads and Airports, Deepwater Ports and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

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Interstate Highway System and Railroads

Answer explanation

The correct combination for delivering a large international shipment of cars from Georgia to another state in the U.S. would involve using Deepwater Ports for overseas transport and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for air transport within the country.

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Which of the following best explains how the Interstate Highway System supports the exchange of goods domestically (within our country)?
Options:
It allows cargo ships to dock in Georgia.
It provides a network of roads for trucks to transport goods across the country.
It connects Georgia to international airports.
It facilitates the movement of goods by rail.

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It provides a network of roads for trucks to transport goods across the country.

Answer explanation

The Interstate Highway System supports the exchange of goods domestically by providing a network of roads for trucks to transport goods across the country.

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What is one key advantage of using Georgia's railroads for transporting goods?

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Railroads provide a consistent way to move large shipments of goods across long distances efficiently.

Answer explanation

Railroads provide a consistent way to move large shipments of goods across long distances efficiently.

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Why are deepwater ports important to international trade for Georgia's economy?

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They are the main transportation hub for sending and receiving goods to and from other countries.

Answer explanation

Deepwater ports are crucial for Georgia's economy as they serve as the main transportation hub for sending goods to other countries, facilitating international trade.

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If a shipment of electronics is flown into Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport from another country, what is the next step in getting those products to retail stores across Georgia?

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The electronics will be transported by the Interstate Highway System.

Answer explanation

The electronics will be transported by the Interstate Highway System.

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How do Georgia's deepwater ports and railroads work together to support trade?

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Railroads deliver goods to deepwater ports for shipping overseas and receive goods from the ports for domestic distribution.

Answer explanation

Railroads deliver goods to deepwater ports for shipping overseas and receive goods from the ports for domestic distribution.

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Which of the following would most likely involve the combined use of Georgia's highways, airports, and deepwater ports? Delivering mail across Georgia, Importing and distributing industrial machinery and parts, Transporting passengers between Atlanta and Savannah, Conducting a local delivery from one city to another

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Importing and distributing industrial machinery and parts

Answer explanation

Importing and distributing large-scale industrial machinery would most likely involve the combined use of Georgia's highways, airports, and deepwater ports.