Georgia's Transportation Systems

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

• It is centrally located in the region.

• People and products can be moved quickly.

• Georgia is the most densely populated state in the southeast.

• All of the railroads start and end in Atlanta.

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

How do the transportation systems benefit Georgia? Check all that apply.

• They allow Georgia to participate in national and global markets.

• They help Georgians travel around the country with ease.

• They bring in billions of dollars in revenue.

• They provide many jobs to Georgians.

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

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

• The sea ports in Brunswick and Savannah bring people in from all over the world.

• The highway systems connect states throughout the country.

• The extensive train system makes rail travel possible.

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

• American Airlines

• JetBlue

• Delta

• Southwest

Intermodal transportation can be described as:

• Transporting more than two products at a time

• Transporting across state lines

• Using more than one product on one transportation method

• Using more than one transportation method

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

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

• The interstate system is complex and difficult to navigate.

• The interstate system is frequently closed due to weather.

• The interstate system is a strong choice for out of town businesses but not those located outside of Georgia.

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

Historically, what was the first transportation system to make it easy to move goods across the country?

• Roadways by truck

• Ports by cargo ships

• Railroads by train

• Airlines by flight

How many deepwater ports are there in Georgia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4