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What does transportation primarily involve?
What does transportation primarily involve?
- The provision of services and facilities for carrying people and goods from one place to another. (correct)
- The process of manufacturing goods in factories.
- The study of different types of vehicles.
- The construction of roads and highways.
Which of the following modes are included as key aspects of global transportation?
Which of the following modes are included as key aspects of global transportation?
- Air, water, land, and pipelines. (correct)
- Roadways, subways, and cable cars.
- Bicycles, motorcycles, and scooters.
- Railways, aviation, and maritime routes.
Why is road transport considered economically beneficial for short distances compared to rail transport?
Why is road transport considered economically beneficial for short distances compared to rail transport?
- Road transport offers faster delivery times.
- Road transport is more fuel-efficient for short distances.
- Road transport is more economical than rail transport for shorter distances. (correct)
- Road transport can handle a larger volume of goods.
What crucial role do roads play in a country's development?
What crucial role do roads play in a country's development?
Approximately what percentage of the world's motorable road length is located in North America?
Approximately what percentage of the world's motorable road length is located in North America?
Which continent is known for having the highest road density and vehicle count globally?
Which continent is known for having the highest road density and vehicle count globally?
What is the highway density in America?
What is the highway density in America?
Which method of transportation is capable of transporting both passengers and goods?
Which method of transportation is capable of transporting both passengers and goods?
What is the total road length suitable for motor vehicle operation in the world?
What is the total road length suitable for motor vehicle operation in the world?
Which facilities are included by transportation?
Which facilities are included by transportation?
Flashcards
What is Transportation?
What is Transportation?
The service and facility of carrying people and goods from one place to another.
Major Modes of Global Transport?
Major Modes of Global Transport?
Land, water, air, and pipelines.
Road Transportation
Road Transportation
Economically beneficial for short distances; transports both people and goods.
Roads Importance
Roads Importance
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Global Motorable Road Length
Global Motorable Road Length
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Region with Highest Road Density
Region with Highest Road Density
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Highway Density in America
Highway Density in America
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Study Notes
- Transportation, Also known as Pariwahan, is the service and facility of carrying people and goods from one place to another
- Humans, animals, and different types of vehicles are used in transportation
Modes of Transport
- The major modes of transport include land, water, air, and pipelines
- With the exception of pipelines, every type of transportation carries both people and goods
Road Transport
- Road transport is economically beneficial for short distances compared to rail transport
- Roads facilitate the transport of not only passengers but also goods
- Roads play an important role in developing trade, commerce of any country and promoting tourism
Roads Worldwide
- The world has approximately 15 million kilometers of roads suitable for motor vehicles
- 33% of the world's roads are found in North America
- The highest road density and the largest number of vehicles are found in the North American continent
Road Density in America
- The density of highways in America is 0.65 km per square km
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