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What is a popular mode of water transport used for commuting and recreation?
What is a popular mode of water transport used for commuting and recreation?
- Cargo ships
- Tankers
- Ferries (correct)
- Submarines
What is an example of purely recreational water transport mentioned in the text?
What is an example of purely recreational water transport mentioned in the text?
- Tankers
- Cargo ships
- Submarines
- Cruise ships (correct)
What is water transport primarily used for?
What is water transport primarily used for?
- Transporting construction materials
- Delivering non-perishable goods
- Moving hazardous materials
- Carriage of people and perishable goods (correct)
Where is a ferry used by commuters who work in Liverpool and by tourists for leisure purposes?
Where is a ferry used by commuters who work in Liverpool and by tourists for leisure purposes?
What makes water transport the cheapest means of transporting bulky and perishable goods over long distances?
What makes water transport the cheapest means of transporting bulky and perishable goods over long distances?
Study Notes
Water Transport Modes
- Ferries are a popular mode of water transport used for commuting and recreation.
Recreational Water Transport
- An example of purely recreational water transport is a yacht.
Primary Use of Water Transport
- Water transport is primarily used for transporting bulky and perishable goods over long distances.
Commuter and Tourist Ferry
- A ferry is used by commuters who work in Liverpool and by tourists for leisure purposes.
Advantages of Water Transport
- Water transport is the cheapest means of transporting bulky and perishable goods over long distances due to its low operating costs.
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Test your knowledge of water transport with this quiz! Explore the different types of water transportation and their significance in moving people, freight, and mail across oceans, seas, rivers, and more. See how much you know about this important and cost-effective mode of transport.
