12 Questions
What is transportation defined as in the context of this chapter?
The action of transporting someone or something or the process of being transported
What is a characteristic of highway transportation?
Very high, with land owners having direct access to a road or street
What is a limitation of rail transport?
Limited by large investment in route structure
What is an advantage of air transport?
Excellent opportunity for direct routing
What is a characteristic of water transport?
Not mentioned in the chapter
What does the term 'system' refer to in the context of transportation?
A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network
Which mode of transportation has very high capacity per vehicle but is limited to a few routes and access points?
Ship
What is the primary cargo type transported by pipelines?
Liquids, gases, and slurries
Which mode of transportation is characterized by high speeds but low capacity per vehicle?
Airplane
Which of the following is NOT a type of cargo commonly transported by railroads?
Liquids and gases
What is the primary cargo type transported by barges?
Bulk cargos, especially petroleum
Which mode of transportation is characterized by low speeds and high capacity?
Railroads
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