Personal Finance
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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Aquintha Kent
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30 Slides • 28 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Why is it important to study the economy of modern Georgia?
To understand Georgia's history
To learn about the state's current challenges and opportunities
To compare Georgia with other states
To prepare for a career in economics
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Open Ended
How do transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, services, and personal finance contribute to the overall economy of Georgia?
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How has Georgia’s transportation system helped expand and modernize the state’s economy since World War II?
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Multiple Choice
Which major events from 1950 to 2010 contributed to Georgia’s growth as a transportation hub?
Federal Highway Act passed, Atlanta hosted Summer Olympics, UPS relocated to Atlanta, Construction began on International Space Station
Aflac founded, Braves baseball team gained, Medicare established, US celebrated bicentennial
Space shuttle Challenger exploded, Bombing of Murrah Building, Kia opened plant in West Point, US economy weakened
Home Depot founded, CNN founded, Arthur Blank bought Atlanta Falcons, Jackson added to Atlanta Airport name
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Atlanta became the transportation hub of the southern region due to the intersection of major highways and the growth of
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the development of areas surrounding major cities?
interstate highways
suburbs
metropolitan area
rural towns
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Multiple Choice
Which interstate highways pass through Atlanta and contribute to its role as a major transportation hub in the Southeast?
I-20, I-75, I-85
I-95, I-16, I-10
I-40, I-70, I-80
I-65, I-55, I-90
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Open Ended
Explain how the construction of interstate highways in Georgia impacted the development of suburbs and metropolitan areas.
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Multiple Choice
Which two companies currently carry most of the freight in Georgia by rail?
CSX and Norfolk Southern
Amtrak and CSX
Amtrak and Norfolk Southern
Georgia Pacific and CSX
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Multiple Choice
Based on the map of Georgia’s rail system, which cities are major hubs for rail transport in the state?
Atlanta, Macon, Savannah
Athens, Augusta, Brunswick
Rome, Albany, Valdosta
Columbus, Waycross, Augusta
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Open Ended
Explain how water transport contributes to Georgia’s economy and global trade.
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After World War II, some of Georgia’s military airfields were converted to
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are correct?
It was named after two mayors of Atlanta.
It serves more than 6 million passengers in a single month.
It uses five runways 24 hours a day.
It is used only by military airlines.
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Open Ended
Describe the impact of Delta Airlines’ relocation to Atlanta on air travel in Georgia.
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What were the effects of mechanization on the state’s agricultural industry?
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By the late 1940s, cotton picking machines made it possible to have fewer
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Multiple Select
Which crops contributed to Georgia's agricultural diversity after mechanization in the post-war years?
Cotton
Peanuts
Vidalia onions
All of the above
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Open Ended
Describe the trend in the value of Georgia's peanut crop between 2000 and 2009. What factors might explain the fluctuations?
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Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the impact of agribusiness on Georgia's agricultural economy?
It decreased the number of jobs in agriculture.
It increased the efficiency and profitability of farming.
It led to less mechanization in farming.
It made Georgia less competitive in national markets.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following terms is defined as the process of heating milk to kill bacteria that cause disease?
Pasteurization
Broilers
Agribusiness
Fermentation
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Open Ended
How have Georgia’s natural resources affected industries in Georgia?
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Multiple Select
Select all the products that are made from Georgia timber.
Boards
Paper
Carpets
Paper products
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a white clay found near Georgia’s Fall Line and used in medicines, paints, ceramic tiles, and paper?
Kaolin
Granite
Marble
Limestone
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Fill in the Blanks
By the twenty-first century, how many Georgia carpet companies dominated the carpet industry?
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Open Ended
Explain how the Cold War influenced the development of military and defense industries in Georgia.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following companies is headquartered in south Georgia and is the world’s largest maker of school buses?
Blue Bird
KIA
Ford
E-Z Go
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Open Ended
Reflecting on today's lesson, which section of Georgia's economy do you find most interesting and why?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sections is NOT included in the study of the economy of modern Georgia according to the presentation?
Transportation
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Technology
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