Georgia Industries Practice Quiz

Which of the following best describes the agricultural industry?

• Producing items for sale at a large scale.

• The growing of crops for sale.

• Providing services for people in return for money.

• Producing music and art.

Which of the following are examples of modern crops grown in Georgia? (Select the best answer)

• Soybeans, peanuts, cotton, broilers (chickens), trees, and blueberries

• Apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes

• Wheat, rice, corn, and potatoes

• Coffee, tea, sugarcane, and tobacco

Why is the entertainment industry important to Georgia? (Choose the most complete answer)

• It provides food for the population.

• It is a leading producer of jobs and revenue.

• It is important to tourism, local economic growth, offers cultural opportunities, creates jobs, supports arts education, helps revitalize communities, and represents $37 billion in revenue.

• It produces items for sale at a large scale.

How did the manufacturing industry contribute to Georgia’s economy?

• By producing 11.5% of the state’s total GDP and employing 8.75% of Georgia’s workforce

• By growing crops for sale

• By providing services for people in return for money

• By producing music and art

A local business in Georgia provides cleaning, repair, and consulting services to residents. To which major industry does this business belong?

• Agricultural Industry

• Entertainment Industry

• Manufacturing Industry

• Service Industry

Why is the service industry important to Georgia?

• It creates jobs and revenue.

• It increases the population.

• It reduces taxes.

• It exports agricultural products.

What does the technology industry do?

• It researches, develops, or distributes technologically based goods and services.

• It only manufactures cars.

• It focuses on farming and agriculture.

• It provides only entertainment services.

How does Atlanta’s tech sector benefit Georgia and its residents?

• By providing jobs and revenue.

• By increasing pollution.

• By reducing the number of businesses.

• By focusing only on education.

Compare the importance of the service industry and the technology industry to Georgia’s economy. What is a common benefit they both provide?

• Both create jobs and revenue for Georgia.

• Both focus on agriculture.

• Both reduce the need for education.

• Both increase the cost of living.

Suppose Georgia wants to increase its economic growth. Based on what you know, which industry should it focus on expanding, and why?

• Service and technology industries, because they create jobs and revenue.

• Only agriculture, because it is the oldest industry.

• Mining, because it uses natural resources.

• Entertainment, because it is popular.