Question

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has been a major supporter of the plan to deepen the Savannah Seaport. When funding was approved for the project, Reed stated, "Work can now begin in earnest on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, bringing with it significant economic benefits to the entire state of Georgia...."
What is the MOST likely reason Reed would support such a project?

A) He was born in Savannah.

B) He wants to move the capital to Savannah.

C) He believes Savannah is a better port than the port of Brunswick.

D) He believes more port activity would be good for Atlanta's business, too.

Answer 1

The answer is D
He believes more port activity would be good for Atlanta business too

Answer 2

The fourth alternative is correct (D).

Atlanta is a city with many multinational corporations, being the most dynamic economy in the Southeastern United States.

The purpose of the port is to expand the infrastructure capacity of the city, which already has a system of highways and railways, to attract more companies and expand the industrial park of the region.