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Which mode of transportation is MOST suitable for transporting high-value, time-sensitive goods over long distances?
Which mode of transportation is MOST suitable for transporting high-value, time-sensitive goods over long distances?
- Airways (correct)
- Highways
- Railways
- Waterways
A company needs to transport a large quantity of low-grade raw materials. Considering both cost-effectiveness and the type of goods, which transportation method is MOST appropriate?
A company needs to transport a large quantity of low-grade raw materials. Considering both cost-effectiveness and the type of goods, which transportation method is MOST appropriate?
- Waterways, because of the ability to move heavy bulk at low cost. (correct)
- Railways, valued for minimum resistance to movement and general flexibility.
- Airways, due to their speed and efficiency
- Highways, for their flexibility and accessibility
Which transportation mode emphasizes flexibility, especially in route selection, and facilitates movement within and between cities and local areas?
Which transportation mode emphasizes flexibility, especially in route selection, and facilitates movement within and between cities and local areas?
- Railways
- Waterways
- Highways (correct)
- Airways
A business requires a mode of transport that offers flexibility, dependability, and safety for goods. Which option aligns with these requirements?
A business requires a mode of transport that offers flexibility, dependability, and safety for goods. Which option aligns with these requirements?
For transporting bulk commodities and general cargo between cities, which mode of transportation is typically utilized?
For transporting bulk commodities and general cargo between cities, which mode of transportation is typically utilized?
A logistics company needs to transport merchandise in medium size and quantity, offering pickup and delivery services over short-to-medium distances within a city. Which mode of transportation is MOST appropriate?
A logistics company needs to transport merchandise in medium size and quantity, offering pickup and delivery services over short-to-medium distances within a city. Which mode of transportation is MOST appropriate?
If a company prioritizes minimal resistance to movement for its goods, which mode of transport should it favor?
If a company prioritizes minimal resistance to movement for its goods, which mode of transport should it favor?
Which form of transport is MOST likely used for its advantage in offering delivery services, feeder services, and individual transport?
Which form of transport is MOST likely used for its advantage in offering delivery services, feeder services, and individual transport?
What advantage do highways provide in the context of transportation?
What advantage do highways provide in the context of transportation?
What is a key characteristic of waterways that makes them suitable for specific types of cargo?
What is a key characteristic of waterways that makes them suitable for specific types of cargo?
Flashcards
Railways
Railways
Minimum resistance to movement, general flexibility, dependability, and safety.
Highways
Highways
Flexibility, especially routes; ease and speed movement in intercity and intracity as well as local services.
Individual Transport
Individual Transport
Individual transport, also transport of merchandise and cargo of medium size & quantity. Pickup & deliver service, feeder service.
Waterways
Waterways
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Airway
Airway
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Study Notes
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Railways provide minimal resistance to movement and offer general flexibility.
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Railways offer dependability and safety, which is an advantage.
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Railways are used for bulk-commodity and general-cargo transport, especially inter-city.
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Railways are best when the value of short-distance is minimal.
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Highways provide flexibility, especially with routes, ease, and speed.
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Highways facilitate movement in intercity and intracity areas, as well as local services, which gives them an advantage.
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Highways support individual transport and merchandise cargo of medium size and quantity.
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Highways include pick-up and delivery services, and feeder services, and are used for short to medium inter-city transport.
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Waterways are highly productive with low horsepower per ton.
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Waterways transport heavy bulk and low-grade goods when no other means of transport is available, and time is not a concern.
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Airway is high-speed.
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Airway is for products or goods where time is an important aspect and are of precious types.
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