Economics Sem. 1 Review -HHS 2024

Which port in Georgia handles the most container traffic?

• Port of Savannah

• Port of Brunswick

• Port of Atlanta

• Port of Augusta

Answer explanation

The Port of Savannah is the largest port in Georgia by total tonnage, handling more cargo than the Port of Brunswick, Port of Atlanta, and Port of Augusta combined, making it a key hub for trade and shipping.

Which industry is most significantly supported by the Port of Brunswick?

• Textile manufacturing

• Consumer electronics distribution

• Automobile logistics

• Commercial fishing

Answer explanation

The Port of Brunswick is primarily known for its role in automobile logistics, facilitating the import and export of vehicles. This makes automobile logistics the most significantly supported industry by the port.

What is the name of the project designed to increase the shipping capacity of the Port of Savannah?

• Savannah Harbor Expansion Project

• Charleston Port Upgrade

• Georgia Coastal Development

• Chatham County Canal Project

During a school project, Harper and Arjun were tasked with researching a company based in Atlanta that is famous for its soft drinks worldwide. Which company did they find?

• Coca-Cola

• PepsiCo

• Dr Pepper

• Nestlé

In which city in Georgia is the headquarters of Delta Air Lines located?

• Columbus

• Albany

• Atlanta

• Athens

Which company headquartered in Georgia is known for its innovations in financial technology?

• Delta Air Lines

• Coca-Cola

• NCR Corporation

In which city is Georgia's first inland port located?

• Augusta

• Dalton

• Chatsworth

• Savannah

James is studying the impact of infrastructure on local economies. He wants to know, what is the primary benefit of Georgia’s inland ports?

• Reducing traffic congestion on highways

• Increasing local tourism

• Providing recreational boating facilities

• Enhancing fishing industry

James is planning to renovate his house and is looking for a Georgia-based company known for its extensive network of home improvement stores. Which company should he consider?

• Lowe’s

• Ace Hardware

• Home Depot

• Menards

Emma is planning a trip to Europe and needs to convert her US dollars to euros. What is an exchange rate?

• The price of one country’s currency in terms of another country’s currency

• The interest rate charged by banks for loans

• The rate at which goods are exchanged in international trade

• The rate at which stocks are exchanged on the stock market