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?

    <p>To accommodate the growth of trade and commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of transportation arteries?

    <p>To maintain the transportation network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between transportation and living standards?

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

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

    <p>They enable the movement of goods and people over long distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>15 million km</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The type of goods and services to be transported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of highways?

    <p>They are constructed in a manner for unobstructed vehicular movement</p> 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?

    <p>Railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Trans-Canadian Highway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary means of transportation in early days?

    <p>Humans themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The invention of the steam engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is cheaper than railways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of border roads?

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

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

    <p>Golden Quadrilateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They become unmotorable during heavy rains</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Darwin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They have higher embankments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for congestion on city roads?

    <p>The road network cannot cope with the demands of traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of pipelines in transportation?

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

    In which regions are mules preferred for transportation?

    <p>Mountainous regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ocean freighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the highest density of railways?

    <p>Belgium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>90 per cent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>East Central U.S.A.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is the most important rail head in Russia?

    <p>Moscow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of railways in North America?

    <p>Long-distance bulky freight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Pampas of Argentina</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>25,000 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continent has the least developed rail facilities?

    <p>West Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate length of railways in South Africa?

    <p>18,000 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Its ability to transport bulky materials over long distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Northern Atlantic Sea Route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of the Suez Canal?

    <p>It reduces the distance and time of travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Australia and New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The similarity of products and resources in South America and Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Honolulu</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Refrigerated chambers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The South Pacific Sea Route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Benguela Railway?

    <p>Linking the landlocked states of Angola to the Zambian Copper Belt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The energy cost of transportation is lower</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Australian Trans-Continental Railway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the Trans-Siberian Railway?

    <p>9,332 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cheese</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is cheaper</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Chita</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To facilitate trade between the Quebec-Montreal Industrial Region and the wheat belt of the Prairie Region</p> 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?

    <p>The Union and Pacific Railway</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>96 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>12,000 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reduced congestion on land routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To connect the Suez Canal to Cairo</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary characteristic of the Panama Canal?

    <p>It has a six-lock system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary function of the Rhine Waterway?

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

    What is the approximate length of the Volga Waterway?

    <p>11,200 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of air transport?

    <p>It is the fastest means of transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary reason for the development of airways?

    <p>To overcome the frictions created by mountainous and desert terrains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Danube Waterway?

    <p>It connects the industrial areas of Eastern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the construction of airports?

    <p>To support the manufacturing and operations of aircrafts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of the Rhine Waterway?

    <p>It is the most heavily used waterway in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It connects the Volga Waterway with the Moscow region</p> Signup and view all the answers

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