“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. “

Question

“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?
(1 point)
Responses

Georgia plays a significant role in the U.S. economy.

Georgia will soon have the most warehouses in the United States.

Georgia will soon begin expanding its other port cities.

Georgia employs more people in shipping than any other industry.

what is the correct answer and tell me why

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Georgia plays a significant role in the U.S. economy. This can be inferred from the text, which highlights Georgia's status as the nation's seventh largest importing state and 11th largest exporting state, as well as the economic impact of the port operations in Savannah. Additionally, the text mentions the large number of jobs supported by the ports in Georgia, indicating their importance to the state's economy.