Worksheet: Transport and Communication | Geography Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: The process of moving people and goods from one location to another is called ___________.

Q2: Land transportation includes ___________ and ___________.

Q3: ___________ are used to transport materials like petroleum, natural gas, and ores in a liquefied form.

Q4: The first public railway line was opened in ___________ between Stockton and Darlington.

Q5: Roads are a more cost-effective option for ___________ distances.

Q6: Sea routes can be classified into ___________ and ___________.

Q7: The Suez Canal links the ___________ Sea and the ___________ Sea.

Q8: Air transportation is the ___________ mode of transport but is also the most ___________.

Q9: ___________ have simplified cargo handling at major ports around the world.

Q10: Cyberspace refers to the virtual world of ___________ networks.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Railways in Europe have a dense network, especially in Belgium.
Reason: Belgium's railway density is one kilometer per every 6.5 square kilometers of area.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: Air transportation is the quickest mode of transport.
Reason: Building airports is cheap and accessible in all regions.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: The Suez Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.
Reason: It shortens the distance between New York and San Francisco by 13,000 km.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: Pipelines handle about 17% of all freight per tonne-km in the US.
Reason: Pipelines are only used for transporting liquids.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q5: Assertion: The Internet has facilitated communication, commerce, learning, and governance.
Reason: The Internet is limited to developed countries only.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Name one mode of transportation for perishable goods.

Q2: What are the main means of transportation on a global scale?

Q3: Which country has the longest National Highway?

Q4: What role do border roads play in transportation?

Q5: Name two important shipping canals.

Q6: Which continent has limited air services due to a sparser population?

Q7: What is the main purpose of pipelines?

Q8: What are the factors determining the effectiveness of inland waterways?

Q9: Which country has the most dense rail network in South America?

Q10: What is the purpose of coastal shipping?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of railways in the transportation industry.

Q2: Discuss the importance of sea routes in global trade.

Q3: Describe the role of highways in transportation networks.

Q4: Explain the significance of inland waterways in transportation.

Q5: Discuss the advantages of air transportation.

Q6: Explain the role of pipelines in transporting liquids and gases.

Q7: Describe the impact of the Internet on communication and commerce.

Q8: Explain the concept of cyberspace and its significance.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the evolution of land transportation methods.

Q2: Examine the importance of sea routes in global trade and their impact on economic development.

Q3: Compare and contrast the significance of railways in different regions of the world.

Q4: Explore the impact of the Internet and satellite communication on global connectivity and communication.

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