Economic Geography: Natural Resources and Trade

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What is the main reason for the existence of transportation?

To provide a means of entertainment for society

To facilitate defence purposes

To enhance the quality of life of only certain individuals

To satisfy the basic needs of society (correct)

What is the primary role of pipelines in transportation?

To transport goods and commodities through land, water, and air

To carry materials like petroleum, natural gas, and ores in liquidified form (correct)

To provide a means of communication for the transportation industry

To facilitate the movement of people over long distances

What is the relationship between trade and transportation?

Trade relies on communication, while transportation is independent

Trade relies on transportation, but transportation is not dependent on trade (correct)

Trade relies on transportation, and transportation relies on trade

Trade is a separate entity from transportation

What is the primary reason for the development of distinct modes of transportation?

To accommodate the growth of trade and commerce Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of transportation arteries?

To maintain the transportation network Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between transportation and living standards?

Efficient transportation is essential for high living standards and quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why roads play a vital role in a nation's trade and commerce?

They enable the movement of goods and people over long distances Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate total motorable road length in the world?

15 million km Signup and view all the answers

Which continent has the highest road density and the highest number of vehicles?

North America Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the significance of a mode of transportation?

The type of goods and services to be transported Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of highways?

They are constructed in a manner for unobstructed vehicular movement Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transportation is best suited for large volumes of bulky materials over long distances within a country?

Railways Signup and view all the answers

Which highway connects Vancouver in British Columbia to St. John's City in Newfoundland?

Trans-Canadian Highway Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary means of transportation in early days?

Humans themselves Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transportation in Russia, given the vast geographical area?

Railways Signup and view all the answers

What was the revolution in transportation that came about in the 18th century?

The invention of the steam engine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of road transport over short distances?

It is cheaper than railways Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of border roads?

To integrate people in remote areas with major cities and provide defence Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the highway being constructed in India to connect the four metropolitan cities?

Golden Quadrilateral Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why unmetalled roads are not effective and serviceable for all seasons?

They become unmotorable during heavy rains Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Australia is connected to Melbourne via the Trans-Continental Stuart Highway?

Darwin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of railways over road transport during heavy rains and floods?

They have higher embankments Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for congestion on city roads?

The road network cannot cope with the demands of traffic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pipelines in transportation?

To transport liquids such as mineral oil, water, and sludge Signup and view all the answers

In which regions are mules preferred for transportation?

Mountainous regions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transportation used for international movement of goods?

Ocean freighters Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the highest density of railways?

Belgium Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Russia's total transport is accounted for by railways?

90 per cent Signup and view all the answers

Which region in the United States has the most dense rail network?

East Central U.S.A. Signup and view all the answers

Which city is the most important rail head in Russia?

Moscow Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of railways in North America?

Long-distance bulky freight Signup and view all the answers

Which region in South America has the most dense rail network?

The Pampas of Argentina Signup and view all the answers

How many kilometres of railways are found in New South Wales, Australia?

25,000 km Signup and view all the answers

Which continent has the least developed rail facilities?

West Asia Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate length of railways in South Africa?

18,000 km Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the most extensive rail network in the world?

United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of ocean transport compared to land and air?

Its ability to transport bulky materials over long distances Signup and view all the answers

Which sea route is also known as the Big Trunk Route?

The Northern Atlantic Sea Route Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of the Suez Canal?

It reduces the distance and time of travel Signup and view all the answers

Which region is connected to Western Europe and South Africa through the Cape of Good Hope Sea Route?

Australia and New Zealand Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the limited development of the Southern Atlantic Sea Route?

The similarity of products and resources in South America and Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which city is a convergence point for several routes across the North Pacific Ocean?

Honolulu Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using containers in cargo handling?

It makes cargo handling at the world’s major ports easier Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a navigation aid used by modern passenger liners and cargo ships?

Refrigerated chambers Signup and view all the answers

Which sea route connects Western Europe and North America with Australia, New Zealand and the scattered Pacific islands?

The South Pacific Sea Route Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Benguela Railway?

Linking the landlocked states of Angola to the Zambian Copper Belt Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of inland waterways compared to sea routes?

The energy cost of transportation is lower Signup and view all the answers

Which trans-continental railway runs across the southern part of the Australian continent?

The Australian Trans-Continental Railway Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the Trans-Siberian Railway?

9,332 km Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major export on the Union and Pacific Railway?

Cheese Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of water transportation over land transportation?

It is cheaper Signup and view all the answers

Which city is an important agro-centre along the Trans-Siberian Railway?

Chita Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the construction of the Trans-Canadian Railway?

To facilitate trade between the Quebec-Montreal Industrial Region and the wheat belt of the Prairie Region Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following railways connects New York on the Atlantic Coast to San Francisco on the Pacific Coast?

The Union and Pacific Railway Signup and view all the answers

What is the journey time from London to Istanbul by the Orient Express?

96 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the proposed route of the Trans-Asiatic Railway?

From Istanbul to Bangkok via Iran, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate distance in kilometers between Panama and Sydney using a particular route?

12,000 km Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of coastal shipping in countries with long coastlines?

Reduced congestion on land routes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the railway line that follows the Suez Canal?

To connect the Suez Canal to Cairo Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Panama Canal in terms of its economic impact?

It has a relatively lower economic significance than the Suez Canal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the navigability of inland waterways?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the loss of importance of rivers as inland waterways in ancient times?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of canals like the Suez and Panama Canals?

To serve as gateways of commerce for both the eastern and western worlds Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Suez Canal in terms of its geographical impact?

It reduces the direct sea-route distance between Liverpool and Colombo Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the Panama Canal?

It has a six-lock system Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Honolulu as a port on a particular route?

It is an important port on the route between Panama and Sydney Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Rhine Waterway?

Connecting the industrial areas of Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate length of the Volga Waterway?

11,200 km Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of air transport?

It is the fastest means of transportation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway?

It forms a unique commercial waterway in the northern part of North America Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of the Mississippi-Ohio waterway?

It connects the interior part of U.S.A. with the Gulf of Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the development of airways?

To overcome the frictions created by mountainous and desert terrains Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Danube Waterway?

It connects the industrial areas of Eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the construction of airports?

To support the manufacturing and operations of aircrafts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of the Rhine Waterway?

It is the most heavily used waterway in the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of the Volga-Moscow Canal?

It connects the Volga Waterway with the Moscow region Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main reason for the existence of transportation?

What is the primary role of pipelines in transportation?

What is the relationship between trade and transportation?

What is the primary reason for the development of distinct modes of transportation?

What is the primary function of transportation arteries?

What is the relationship between transportation and living standards?

What is the primary reason why roads play a vital role in a nation's trade and commerce?

What is the approximate total motorable road length in the world?

Which continent has the highest road density and the highest number of vehicles?

What is the primary factor that determines the significance of a mode of transportation?

What is the primary characteristic of highways?

Which mode of transportation is best suited for large volumes of bulky materials over long distances within a country?

Which highway connects Vancouver in British Columbia to St. John's City in Newfoundland?

What was the primary means of transportation in early days?

What is the primary mode of transportation in Russia, given the vast geographical area?

What was the revolution in transportation that came about in the 18th century?

What is the primary advantage of road transport over short distances?

What is the purpose of border roads?

What is the name of the highway being constructed in India to connect the four metropolitan cities?

What is the primary reason why unmetalled roads are not effective and serviceable for all seasons?

Which city in Australia is connected to Melbourne via the Trans-Continental Stuart Highway?

What is the primary advantage of railways over road transport during heavy rains and floods?

What is the reason for congestion on city roads?

What is the primary purpose of pipelines in transportation?

In which regions are mules preferred for transportation?

What is the primary mode of transportation used for international movement of goods?

Which country has the highest density of railways?

What percentage of Russia's total transport is accounted for by railways?

Which region in the United States has the most dense rail network?

Which city is the most important rail head in Russia?

What is the main purpose of railways in North America?

Which region in South America has the most dense rail network?

How many kilometres of railways are found in New South Wales, Australia?

Which continent has the least developed rail facilities?

What is the approximate length of railways in South Africa?

Which country has the most extensive rail network in the world?

What is the primary advantage of ocean transport compared to land and air?

Which sea route is also known as the Big Trunk Route?

What is the primary benefit of the Suez Canal?

Which region is connected to Western Europe and South Africa through the Cape of Good Hope Sea Route?

What is the primary reason for the limited development of the Southern Atlantic Sea Route?

Which city is a convergence point for several routes across the North Pacific Ocean?

What is the primary benefit of using containers in cargo handling?

Which of the following is NOT a navigation aid used by modern passenger liners and cargo ships?

Which sea route connects Western Europe and North America with Australia, New Zealand and the scattered Pacific islands?

What is the primary function of the Benguela Railway?

What is the primary advantage of inland waterways compared to sea routes?

Which trans-continental railway runs across the southern part of the Australian continent?

What is the length of the Trans-Siberian Railway?

Which of the following is NOT a major export on the Union and Pacific Railway?

What is the primary advantage of water transportation over land transportation?

Which city is an important agro-centre along the Trans-Siberian Railway?

What is the primary reason for the construction of the Trans-Canadian Railway?

Which of the following railways connects New York on the Atlantic Coast to San Francisco on the Pacific Coast?

What is the journey time from London to Istanbul by the Orient Express?

What is the proposed route of the Trans-Asiatic Railway?

What is the approximate distance in kilometers between Panama and Sydney using a particular route?

What is the primary advantage of coastal shipping in countries with long coastlines?

What is the purpose of the railway line that follows the Suez Canal?

What is the significance of the Panama Canal in terms of its economic impact?

What is the primary factor that determines the navigability of inland waterways?

What is the main reason for the loss of importance of rivers as inland waterways in ancient times?

What is the primary purpose of canals like the Suez and Panama Canals?

What is the significance of the Suez Canal in terms of its geographical impact?

What is the primary characteristic of the Panama Canal?

What is the significance of Honolulu as a port on a particular route?

What is the primary function of the Rhine Waterway?

What is the approximate length of the Volga Waterway?

What is the primary advantage of air transport?

What is the significance of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway?

What is the main feature of the Mississippi-Ohio waterway?

What is the primary reason for the development of airways?

What is the significance of the Danube Waterway?

What is the primary reason for the construction of airports?

What is the primary feature of the Rhine Waterway?

What is the primary advantage of the Volga-Moscow Canal?