E1. Georgia's Transportation Systems

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main transportation systems that contribute to Georgia's economy?

• Road

• Air

• Pipeline

• Rail

Open Ended

How do you think transportation systems like roads, air, water, and rail can impact the growth of a state's economy?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four transportation systems of Georgia?

• Road

• Air

• Pipeline

• Rail

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Georgia is known as the '

hub' of the southeast.

Open Ended

Explain how intermodal transportation works and why it is important for Georgia's economy.

Multiple Choice

How does Georgia's transportation system benefit businesses in the state?

• It increases the cost of goods.

• It helps save time and money.

• It limits access to global markets.

• It slows down product delivery.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways Georgia's transportation systems support international trade?

• Providing access to deepwater ports

• Offering only road transport

• Connecting producers to global markets

• Limiting exports to other states

Multiple Choice

What is the economic impact of Georgia's interstate highways according to the slides?

• They transport more than $620 billion in cargo each year.

• They are used only by tourists.

• They have less than 1,000 miles of roadways.

• They do not connect to other states.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why many industries have relocated to Georgia?

• The state has a warm climate year-round.

• There is easy access to well-maintained interstates that are rarely closed due to weather.

• Georgia offers the lowest taxes in the country.

• The state is close to the ocean.

Multiple Choice

What was the original name of Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and what was the land used for before it became an airport?

• Candler Field; a racetrack called Atlanta Speedway

• Jackson Field; a cotton farm

• Hartsfield Field; a shopping center

• Savannah Field; a military base

Open Ended

Delta Air Lines bases its massive airline hub in Atlanta, connecting tens of millions of travelers through the airport concourses every year. What impact does this have on Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about Georgia's deepwater ports?

• They are both located in Savannah.

• They are governed by the Georgia Ports Authority.

• They handle only foreign products.

• The port of Savannah handles about 80% of goods entering Georgia by ship.

Fill in the Blanks

Georgia's two deepwater ports are located in

and Brunswick.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of a port as described in the image?

• To provide a place for ships to load and unload consignments

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To act as a fishing area

• To be a place for ship repairs

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The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project will allow loaded ships to transport about

additional cargo containers through the harbor on each passage.

Multiple Choice

How does deepening the Savannah Harbor from 42 feet to 47 feet benefit shipping and trade?

• It allows larger ships to pass through, increasing cargo capacity

• It reduces the need for ships

• It makes the harbor more attractive for tourists

• It decreases the cost of ship repairs

Multiple Choice

What are two sources of funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project?

• Federal government and state of Georgia

• Private investors and local businesses

• Shipping companies and tourists

• Port workers and ship captains

Open Ended

Describe how railroads have contributed to the development of cities in Georgia.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are transportation systems mentioned as contributing to Georgia's economy?

• Road

• Air

• Water

• Rail

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four transportation systems of Georgia mentioned as contributing to the state's economic development?

• Road

• Air

• Pipeline

• Rail

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The transportation systems in Georgia are responsible for the employment of thousands of people either

or indirectly.

Open Ended

Explain how Georgia's four transportation systems contribute to providing jobs for Georgians.

Open Ended

How do Georgia's deepwater ports contribute to the state's economy and employment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transportation systems in Georgia supports the exchange of goods and services both domestically and internationally?

• Interstate Highway System

• Local Bus Routes

• Bicycle Paths

• Walking Trails

Open Ended

How do the four transportation systems of Georgia (road, air, water, and rail) contribute to the development and growth of the state's economy?