Transportation Systems

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What is the primary function of transportation?

  • To communicate information
  • To move people and goods (correct)
  • To build infrastructure
  • To generate electricity

Which mode of transport is typically used for transporting large quantities of goods and people over long distances?

  • Roads
  • Railways (correct)
  • Waterways
  • Airways

Which of the following is a cost-effective way to transport goods over long distances?

  • Railways
  • Waterways (correct)
  • Airways
  • Roads

Which mode of transport is considered the most expensive?

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What type of goods are typically transported through pipelines?

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Which factor is NOT typically considered when choosing a mode of transport?

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What is a disadvantage of road transport?

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What is an advantage of using railways for transport?

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What is a major disadvantage of water transport?

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What is the most significant advantage of air transport?

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Which of these is NOT a common material transported by pipeline?

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Trucks are commonly used to transport goods from which locations?

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Which mode of transport is typically used to transport coal from mines to power stations?

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What do ships commonly transport from oil fields to refineries?

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Which of the following is a direct impact of transport on society?

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What kind of pollution is increased by transport?

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Which of the following can transport allow people to access?

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What is a characteristic of paved roads?

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Which of the following liquids can be transported through pipelines?

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Flashcards

What is Transportation?

The movement of people and goods from one place to another.

Vehicles Using Roads

Cars, buses, and trucks are common examples.

What are Paved Roads?

Smoother surfaces that allow for faster travel.

Railways Efficiency

More fuel-efficient than roads for transporting heavy loads.

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What are Waterways?

Rivers, canals, and oceans are examples.

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Water Transport Cost

Cost-effective for transporting goods over long distances.

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Airways

A quick way to transport people and goods over long distances.

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Air Transport Cost

The most expensive mode of transport.

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Pipelines

Used to transport liquids and gases over long distances.

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Materials Transported via Pipelines

Oil, natural gas, and water are examples.

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Advantages of Road Transport

Offers flexibility in terms of routes and destinations.

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Advantages of Rail Transport

Efficient for transporting large quantities of goods and people over long distances.

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Impact of Transport on Society

Enable trade and economic development.

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Air and Noise Pollution

Transport contributes to this type of pollution.

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Cost Factor in Transport

The cost of transport changes based on the mode used.

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Trucks

Factories use these to send goods to shops.

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Trains

Coal is transported from mines to power stations by these.

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Ships

Crude oil goes to refineries via these vessels.

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Aeroplanes

People travel between cities via these.

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Buses

People use these within cities.

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