in may 2016, roughly 357,480 of 4,241,410 georgians worked in the transportation industry. what conclusion can be drawn from this information about the role of georgia's four transportation systems in providing jobs for state residents?

they provided few jobs to residents of georgia.

they provided a significant portion of all jobs in georgia.

they provided well-paying jobs compared to other industries.

they provided stable jobs that remain unchanged year after year.

The correct answer is B. They provided a significant portion of all jobs in Georgia.

Explanation:

The four main transportation systems in Georgia are:

1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: According to Airports Council International, it's the busiest airport in the world with 104 million passengers passing through the airport in 2017. Hartsfield-Jackson is the Georgia’s largest employer, with more than "63,000 airline, ground transportation, concessionaire, security, federal government, City of Atlanta and Airport tenant employees", as the Airport Fact sheet informs. It generates a $35 billion economic impact for Atlanta metropolitan area.

2. Georgia’s Deepwater Ports and Inland Terminals: Ports of Savanna and Brunswick  are the largest  deepwater ports and Bainbridge and Columbus are two inland barge terminals.

3. Georgia’s Interstate Highways: Georgia has 1,244 miles of  interstate highways and perform several functions vital to the  economic activity.

4. Georgia’s Railroad Systems: Georgia is home to 5,400 miles of railroad tracks.

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