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What is transportation defined as in the context of this chapter?
What is transportation defined as in the context of this chapter?
- The action of transporting someone or something or the process of being transported (correct)
- The process of building roads and highways
- The set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network
- The combination of elements and their interactions producing the demand for travel
What is a characteristic of highway transportation?
What is a characteristic of highway transportation?
- High speed and capacity
- High level of safety and energy efficiency
- Limited opportunity for direct routing
- Very high, with land owners having direct access to a road or street (correct)
What is a limitation of rail transport?
What is a limitation of rail transport?
- Limited by terrain and land use
- High energy consumption
- Limited by large investment in route structure (correct)
- Low capacity per vehicle
What is an advantage of air transport?
What is an advantage of air transport?
What is a characteristic of water transport?
What is a characteristic of water transport?
What does the term 'system' refer to in the context of transportation?
What does the term 'system' refer to in the context of transportation?
Which mode of transportation has very high capacity per vehicle but is limited to a few routes and access points?
Which mode of transportation has very high capacity per vehicle but is limited to a few routes and access points?
What is the primary cargo type transported by pipelines?
What is the primary cargo type transported by pipelines?
Which mode of transportation is characterized by high speeds but low capacity per vehicle?
Which mode of transportation is characterized by high speeds but low capacity per vehicle?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cargo commonly transported by railroads?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cargo commonly transported by railroads?
What is the primary cargo type transported by barges?
What is the primary cargo type transported by barges?
Which mode of transportation is characterized by low speeds and high capacity?
Which mode of transportation is characterized by low speeds and high capacity?
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###Â Transportation Definition
- Transportation is the movement of people and goods from one location to another.
Highway Transportation Characteristic
- Highway transportation is highly flexible and can access many different locations.
Rail Transport Limitation
- Rail transport is limited in its ability to access areas not served by rail lines.
Air Transport Advantage
- Air transport offers the fastest transportation speeds.
Water Transport Characteristic
- Water transport can handle very large volumes of cargo, but it is typically slower than other modes.
Transportation 'System'
- A transportation system includes all the different modes of transportation, their infrastructure, and the interactions between them.
Transportation Modes
- Railroads have high capacity per vehicle but their routes and access points are limited.
Pipeline Cargo
- Pipelines primarily transport oil and gas.
Air Transport Characteristics
- Air transport is characterized by high speeds but low capacity per vehicle.
Railroad Cargo Exclusions
- Railroads do not typically transport perishable goods that require immediate delivery.
Barge Cargo
- Barges primarily transport bulk commodities such as coal, grain, and sand.
Transportation Characteristics
- Water transportation is known for its low speeds and high capacity.
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