Test: Transport & Communication - 1 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Roadways are efficient for short distances and are suitable for door-to-door service, making them cost-effective for such distances.

Railways are ideal for transporting large volumes of goods over long distances, particularly within a country.

Highways facilitate the flow of trade and tourism by providing wide, well-maintained roads that enable efficient movement, supporting both statements.

Inland waterways are indeed crucial in forested areas but are mainly used for heavy cargo like coal and timber, contradicting the reason given.

Each transcontinental railway is associated with specific regions, such as the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia and the Union and Pacific in the USA.

Pipelines are used for transporting liquids and gases, railways for bulk goods, roadways for short distances, and shipping for international trade.

Highways are designed for smooth, wide access, and inland waterways serve regions with dense forests. Oceanic routes are not practical for short distances, and pipelines transport various liquids, not just water.

Transcontinental railways were built for economic and political reasons, and waterways are commonly used for heavy cargo. The Suez Canal links the Mediterranean with the Indian Ocean, not the Atlantic and Pacific.

Railways are indeed economical for bulky goods over long distances, while air transport is used for lighter, high-value goods due to its high cost.

The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest in the world, but it connects cities in Russia, not Canadian cities.