Practice Inland Waterways (7.1.1.3.3) - Transport and Communication - CBSE 12 Geography

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Question 1.
What are inland waterways?
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Think about natural transportation paths.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of using rivers for transport.
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Consider weight and movement.
3Question 3.
What are the main factors affecting the effectiveness of inland waterways?
- Terrain and climate
- Navigability, width, and transport technology
- Population density
- Weather conditions
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Think about what makes water routes usable.
4Question 4.
True or False: Inland waterways have become less important due to railways and poor maintenance.
- True
- False
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Consider historical transportation development.
Question 5.
Given the modern engineering efforts, predict how increasing boat sizes will influence dredging technology and the design of inland waterways.
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Consider the relationship between size and navigability.
Question 6.
Explore how climate change could impact the flow and navigability of inland waterways.
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Think about how water levels are controlled by climate.

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