Practice Water Transport (7.1.1.3) - Transport and Communication - CBSE 12 Geography

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Question 1.
What is water transport?
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Think about the modes of transport that do not rely on land.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of water transport.
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Consider why businesses would prefer this mode.
3Question 3.
What is one of the main benefits of water transport?
- Fastest transport mode
- Cost-effective
- Most reliable
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Think about why businesses prefer water for bulk goods.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sea routes are typically used for short-distance transport.
- True
- False
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Consider the distances involved in international trade.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the introduction of refrigerated transport has changed the landscape of water freight. What are the implications for international trade?
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Think about what kinds of goods can travel by water now.
Question 6.
Discuss the role of geographic factors in the development of a country's water transport system.
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Consider how geography affects logistical choices.

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