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What is the main reason for the existence of transportation?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary reason for the development of distinct modes of transportation?
What is the primary function of transportation arteries?
What is the primary function of transportation arteries?
What is the relationship between transportation and living standards?
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 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?
What is the approximate total motorable road length in the world?
Which continent has the highest road density and the highest number of vehicles?
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 factor that determines the significance of a mode of transportation?
What is the primary characteristic of highways?
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 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?
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 was the primary means of transportation in early days?
What is the primary mode of transportation in Russia, given the vast geographical area?
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 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 primary advantage of road transport over short distances?
What is the purpose of border roads?
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 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?
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?
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 primary advantage of railways over road transport during heavy rains and floods?
What is the reason for congestion on city roads?
What is the reason for congestion on city roads?
What is the primary purpose of pipelines in transportation?
What is the primary purpose of pipelines in transportation?
In which regions are mules preferred for transportation?
In which regions are mules preferred for transportation?
What is the primary mode of transportation used for international movement of goods?
What is the primary mode of transportation used for international movement of goods?
Which country has the highest density of railways?
Which country has the highest density of railways?
What percentage of Russia's total transport is accounted for by 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 region in the United States has the most dense rail network?
Which city is the most important rail head in Russia?
Which city is the most important rail head in Russia?
What is the main purpose of railways in North America?
What is the main purpose of railways in North America?
Which region in South America has the most dense rail network?
Which region in South America has the most dense rail network?
How many kilometres of railways are found in New South Wales, Australia?
How many kilometres of railways are found in New South Wales, Australia?
Which continent has the least developed rail facilities?
Which continent has the least developed rail facilities?
What is the approximate length of railways in South Africa?
What is the approximate length of railways in South Africa?
Which country has the most extensive rail network in the world?
Which country has the most extensive rail network in the world?
What is the primary advantage of ocean transport compared to land and air?
What is the primary advantage of ocean transport compared to land and air?
Which sea route is also known as the Big Trunk Route?
Which sea route is also known as the Big Trunk Route?
What is the primary benefit of the Suez Canal?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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 function of the Benguela Railway?
What is the primary advantage of inland waterways compared to sea routes?
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?
Which trans-continental railway runs across the southern part of the Australian continent?
What is the length of the Trans-Siberian Railway?
What is the length of the Trans-Siberian Railway?
Which of the following is NOT a major export on the Union and Pacific 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?
What is the primary advantage of water transportation over land transportation?
Which city is an important agro-centre along the Trans-Siberian Railway?
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?
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?
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 journey time from London to Istanbul by the Orient Express?
What is the proposed route of the Trans-Asiatic Railway?
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 significance of the Suez Canal in terms of its geographical impact?
What is the primary characteristic of the Panama Canal?
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 significance of Honolulu as a port on a particular route?
What is the primary function of the Rhine Waterway?
What is the primary function of the Rhine Waterway?
What is the approximate length of the Volga Waterway?
What is the approximate length of the Volga Waterway?
What is the primary advantage of air transport?
What is the primary advantage of air transport?
What is the significance of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway?
What is the significance of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway?
What is the main feature of the Mississippi-Ohio waterway?
What is the main feature of the Mississippi-Ohio waterway?
What is the primary reason for the development of airways?
What is the primary reason for the development of airways?
What is the significance of the Danube Waterway?
What is the significance of the Danube Waterway?
What is the primary reason for the construction of airports?
What is the primary reason for the construction of airports?
What is the primary feature of the Rhine Waterway?
What is the primary feature of the Rhine Waterway?
What is the primary advantage of the Volga-Moscow Canal?
What is the primary advantage of the Volga-Moscow Canal?
