What are Georgia’s two deep water ports?
Savannah & Brunswick
How do Georgia’s deepwater ports benefit Georgia’s economy?
$2 billion in annual income, 80,000 jobs, $600 million in taxes, First state to export cotton to Great Britain. Allows for flow of imports/exports
Name one of GA's major interstates
20, 85, 75, 95, 16
What is an interstate?
roads that connect states
Most goods are only _____ truckload days from 80% of U.S. markets.
2
Being close to major interstate highways makes it _____ and ______ to transport goods to other states.
cheaper & quicker
The city of _______ literally grew around the end of a railroad line. It was called Terminus, which means “end.”
Atlanta
How many major railroad lines are in Georgia?
2
What is the name of Georgia's major airport, and where is it located?
Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport
What major airline company was founded and is based in Atlanta?
Delta Airlines
How does Atlanta’s international airport benefit Georgia’s economy?
One of the largest and the busiest airports IN THE WORLD. Was used as a model to provide job opportunities for minorities. Major world Hub
