Georgia Transportation and Economy Check

Which Georgia city is home to the busiest airport in the world and serves as a major hub for both passenger and cargo flights?

• Savannah

• Atlanta

• Augusta

• Macon

Why is the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) important for Georgia’s economy?

• It expands the Atlanta airport for passenger flights.

• It deepens the harbor to accommodate larger ships, increasing trade capacity.

• It connects Georgia’s interstates to Canada.

• It builds new film studios for coastal filming.

How do Georgia’s railroads support the exchange of goods and services?

• By carrying only passengers between cities

• By connecting with deepwater ports and highways for efficient freight movement

• By providing cruise ship services

• By funding airport construction

Which of the following BEST describes how Georgia’s four transportation systems work together?

• Each system operates independently with little overlap.

• Airports and highways are used mainly for tourism, while ports and railroads are used only for industrial shipping.

• The systems are interconnected and support domestic and international trade efficiently.

• Only the Interstate Highway System is necessary for economic growth in Georgia.

Where is the busiest airport in the world located?

• Atlanta

• Savannah

• Columbus

• Brunswick

Georgia's two deepwater ports are in _______ and _________. (Choose two.)

• Savannah

• Atlanta

• Bruswick

• Columbus

​ (a)   is one of Georgia's most popular industries as people come to visit cities, beaches, mountains, and other attractions.

• agriculture
• jobs
• domestic
• revenue
• deepwater
• financial incentives
• extreme climate
• industry
• global
• Tourism

Georgia is considered the "Hollywood of the South" due to the increase in film production in the state. More companies want to film movies and TV shows in Georgia because of the state's ​ (a)  

• agriculture
• jobs
• domestic
• revenue
• deepwater
• financial incentives
• extreme climate
• industry
• global
• tourism

Match the following

• Film Industry

• Provides nearly 1 million jobs throughout the state; recently expanded to accommodate larger vessels for imports & exports

• Tourism

• Fifth largest employer in GA; Influenced by the geographic diversity of the state; jobs include hotels, restaurants, attractions

• Savannah Harbor

• Historically present industry; top products include pecans, blueberries, peanuts, cotton, poultry

• Agriculture

• Tax incentives, and transportation attract this industry; provides over 90,000 jobs and nearly $10 billion in revenue

• Manufacturing

• Top industry; products include textiles, cars, food processing, paper products, transportation equipment

Tags

H12d

Why has Georgia become a major player in the film industry?

• Great public transportation systems, tax incentives, and cheaper cost of living

• Available job opportunities, film studios in the state, and a high cost of living

• Ease of navigating through downtown traffic, favorable filming sites, and tourism

• Favorable filming sites, an international airport, and tax incentives

Tags

H12d