World Transportation Networks
Geography ⇒ World Geography
World Transportation Networks starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one environmental impact of expanding transportation networks.
Describe the impact of transportation networks on world trade.
Explain the importance of the Panama Canal in world transportation networks.
Explain the role of containerization in modern shipping.
Explain why mountainous regions often have less developed road and rail networks.
Explain why transportation networks are important for economic development.
Name any two major international airports in Asia.
Name any two major international shipping canals.
The Trans-Siberian Railway connects Moscow with which city in the east? (1) Vladivostok, (2) Beijing, (3) St. Petersburg, (4) Novosibirsk
Which continent has the least developed railway network? (1) Europe, (2) Africa, (3) North America, (4) Asia
Which mode of transport is most suitable for transporting perishable goods over long distances? (1) Roadways, (2) Railways, (3) Airways, (4) Waterways
Which of the following is a limitation of water transport? (1) Slow speed, (2) High cost, (3) Limited to landlocked countries, (4) Not suitable for bulk goods
The ________ is the longest railway line in the world.
The ________ is the main international airport in Japan.
The ________ is the main railway connecting eastern and western coasts of Australia.
The ________ is the main waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
State True or False: Pipelines can be used to transport solid goods.
State True or False: The Pan-American Highway connects North America and South America.
State True or False: The Rhine River is a major inland waterway in Europe.
State True or False: Waterways are the cheapest means of transport for bulky goods.
