Roads
What major highway system connects Georgia to other states?
The Interstate Highway System
What is the name of Georgia's major international airport?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
What are Georgia's deepwater ports used for?
Importing and exporting goods
Which transportation system uses trains?
Rail transportation
Transportation systems create what for Georgians?
Jobs
Which transportation system is mainly used for cars and trucks?
Road transportation
Which transportation system moves people and goods the fastest?
Air transportation
Which Georgia port is one of the busiest in the United States?
The port of Savannah
Why are railroads useful for transporting goods?
They can move large amounts of goods long distance efficiently.
Name one career connected to transportation.
Truck driver, pilot, mechanic, dock worker, railroad engineer, etc.
How do highways help Georgia's economy?
How does Hartsfield-Jackson support Georgia's economy?
It supports travel, tourism, shipping, and jobs.
What types of goods are commonly transported through ports?
Cars, food, electronics, clothing, machinery, etc.
What products are commonly moved by rail?
Coal, cars, food products, lumber, and other freight.
How does transportation help Georgia businesses grow?
It helps businesses move goods and reach customers faster.
Name one way roads support businesses.
Roads help businesses transport products and reach customers.
What types of jobs are created by airports?
Pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, security officers, baggage handlers, etc.
How do ports help international trade?
Ports allow goods to move between countries by ship
How do railroads connect with other transportation systems?
Railroads connect with ports, roads, and airports to move goods efficiently.
Why is transportation important for trade?
Transportation moves goods between producers and consumers.
Why are trucks important to Georgia's transportation system?
Trucks transport goods across roads to stores, warehouses, and businesses.
Why is Atlanta's airport important internationally?
It connects Georgia to countries around the world for trade and travel.
Why are deepwater ports important to Georgia's economy?
They create jobs and support trade with other countries.
They lower transportation costs and help businesses ship products nationwide.
How do all four transportation systems work together?
Roads, air, water, and rail systems connect to move goods and people efficiently throughout Georgia and internationally.