WorksheetsQuiz on Georgia's Tourism and Economy
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How many visitors traveled to Georgia's attractions annually?
50 million
75 million
100 million
150 million
How many twenty-foot equivalent container units does Savannah handle per year?
10,000
15,000
21,000
25,000
How many jobs will the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project support?
150,000
250,000
350,000
450,000
What is now the third-busiest container port in the U.S.?
Los Angeles
New York
Savannah
Miami
What will the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project deepen the outer harbor to?
39 feet
45 feet
49 feet
55 feet
What is the impact of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project on manufacturers?
Local impact only
National and global impact
No impact
Regional impact only
What is one reason Georgia is becoming a major player in the film industry?
Lack of professional support
High production costs
Encouraging financial incentives
Limited filming locations
Who was the governor of Georgia when the Georgia Film Commission was created?
Jimmy Carter
Tyler Perry
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Andrew Cuomo
Which college is mentioned as helping to fill job opportunities in Georgia's film industry?
Georgia State University
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
University of Georgia
Emory University
Who is converting the Fort McPherson location into a film studio?
Steven Spielberg
Tyler Perry
Martin Scorsese
Quentin Tarantino
How does the climate in Georgia benefit the film industry?
It is cold and snowy
It is relatively moderate and year-round
It is always hot and dry
It is constantly rainy
What is the role of the Georgia Film Academy?
To produce films
To provide transportation
To help fill job opportunities
To create scripts
What is the role of the Georgia Film Commission?
To regulate film content
To provide financial incentives
To rank films
To create film scripts
What is the main benefit of Atlanta's airport for the film industry?
It provides quick transportation
It offers filming locations
It is a tourist attraction
It is a historical site
What is the main reason for the diversity of filming locations in Georgia?
Geographic variety
High costs
Limited resources
Strict regulations
According to the article, what industry has become the fifth largest employer in the state with over 400,000 jobs?
Film Industry
Tourism
Agriculture
Savannah Port
Georgia plays major roles in both the national and global economy through tourism, port expansion, and the film industry. Which statement best describes the impact of these industries on Georgia? Choose THREE (3)
These industries cause GA to lose billions in revenue each year
These industries provide thousands of jobs for Georgians
The industries help bring in billions of dollars in revenue each year
Tourism has decreased after the 1996 Olympic Games ended
The film industry positively impacts tourism as visitors enjoy touring filming locations
What do the letters SHEP stand for?
Savannah Harbor Expansion Project
Savannah Historical Educational Program
According to the text, how many tourists who spent the night in Georgia were actually Georgians enjoying regional attractions in the state?
One-half
Two-thirds
One-third
One-quarter
What international project has pushed the need to deepen and widen Savannah harbor?
Panama Canal Expansion
The Baltimore Bridge collapse
The war in Ukraine
Israel's invasion of Gaza
