Transport and Communication (Part 2) — Important Questions

Door-to-door service, Most economical for short distances, Flexible routing

Road transport offers door-to-door service, is most economical for short distances, and provides flexible routing. It's not ideal for bulky goods over long distances and can be affected by weather conditions.

North Atlantic Route

The North Atlantic Route linking Northeastern U.S.A. and Northwestern Europe is called the 'Big Trunk Route' because it carries one-fourth of the world's foreign trade.

Cheapest for long distances, No route construction needed, Suitable for bulky goods

Water transport is the cheapest for long distances, requires no route construction on natural water bodies, and is ideal for bulky goods. It's not the fastest mode and can be affected by weather.

Liquids and gases

Pipelines are specifically designed to transport liquids and gases such as petroleum, natural gas, water, and even liquidified materials for continuous flow.