Georgia Climate and Geography Quiz

What type of climate does Georgia have?

• Tropical

• Humid subtropical

• Desert

• Mediterranean

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Georgia's humid subtropical climate?

• Winter rainfall associated with large storms

• Most summer rainfall occurs during thunderstorms

• Humid subtropical climates lie on the west side continents

• Abundant rainfall in most years

What is the importance of Georgia's mild year-round climate?

• It reduces the need for air conditioning

• It brings in businesses and jobs to the state

• It increases the number of hurricanes

• It shortens the growing season for crops

In which part of Georgia are the summers hot and humid and the winters mild?

• North Georgia

• South Georgia

• Central Georgia

• Western Georgia

How many transportation systems does Georgia have that impact the state's travel and trade?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which city is NOT one of Georgia's deepwater ports?

• Savannah

• Brunswick

• Columbus

• Bainbridge

What is the main article of trade in Brunswick's deepwater port?

• Containerized cargo

• Automobiles, heavy equipment, farm machinery, and luxury tour buses

• Cotton

• Textiles

How many jobs do Georgia's deepwater ports create?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 129,000

Which organization oversees the trading policies at all of Georgia's ports?

• Georgia Ports Authority

• Georgia Trade Commission

• Georgia Maritime Association

• Georgia Shipping Council

How much income do Georgia's ports and inland barges contribute annually?

• $10.5 billion

• $12.5 billion

• $15.5 billion

• $18.5 billion