Georgia is the nation’s seventh largest importing state and 11th largest exporting state due to the ports. Port operations support
manufacturing and foster growth of Savannah’s logistic, distribution and warehousing industries. The Port of Savannah is the fourth
largest and fastest-growing container port in the U.S. The ports support almost 36,000 jobs in the Savannah MSA [metropolitan statistical area] and more than 369,000 jobs statewide.
—Jeffrey Humphreys, Georgia Trend, January 2016
Based on the text, which statement is most likely true?
a
Georgia plays a significant role in the U.S. economy.
b
Georgia will soon have the most warehouses in the United States.
c
Georgia will soon begin expanding its other port cities.
d
Georgia employs more people in shipping than any other industry.
a) Georgia plays a significant role in the U.S. economy.
Based on the information provided, the most likely true statement is:
a) Georgia plays a significant role in the U.S. economy.
The passage mentions that Georgia is the nation's seventh largest importing state and 11th largest exporting state, with a rapidly growing container port. It also states that the ports support thousands of jobs in the Savannah metropolitan area and statewide. These factors suggest that Georgia has a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
The most likely true statement based on the text is:
a) Georgia plays a significant role in the U.S. economy.