World Transportation Networks
Geography ⇒ World Geography
World Transportation Networks starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between passenger and freight transportation.
Describe the impact of transportation networks on urbanization.
Describe the role of pipelines in world transportation networks.
Explain the importance of transportation networks in the development of world trade.
Explain the term 'multimodal transportation'.
Explain why landlocked countries depend heavily on their neighbours’ transportation networks.
Explain why waterways are considered environmentally friendly compared to other modes of transport.
Name one major international shipping route.
Which continent has the densest railway network in the world? (1) Asia, (2) Europe, (3) Africa, (4) Australia
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by world transportation networks? (1) Overcrowding, (2) Pollution, (3) High maintenance cost, (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a major international shipping canal? (1) Panama Canal, (2) Erie Canal, (3) Grand Canal, (4) Rideau Canal
Which of the following is a major oil pipeline in the world? (1) Trans-Alaska Pipeline, (2) Suez Canal, (3) Channel Tunnel, (4) Shinkansen
Fill in the blank: The ________ Highway is the longest road network in the world, stretching from Alaska to Argentina.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a major international airport in the Middle East, located in the United Arab Emirates.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the world’s largest underground railway system by route length.
The ________ Canal is located in Central America and connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Pipelines are used to transport solid goods over long distances.
State whether the following statement is True or False: The Suez Canal is located in Egypt.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Waterways are the most suitable mode of transport for heavy and bulky goods.
True or False: The Channel Tunnel connects France and Germany.
