Formatting page ...
Geography: Transport (NOTES) Compiled by Aryaman | Helpline for ICSE Students (Class 10) ROADWAYS Advantages: Cheaper Door to door service Links other means of transport Flexible Safer movement of goods Can be constructed in areas of rough terrain RAILWAYS Advantages: Easy movement of bulky goods It has brought the villages close to cities Helps during natural calamities Journey is comfortable Provides employment Cheaper AIRWAYS Advantages: Faster Comfortable Can cross natural barriers with ease Provide quick help in natural calamities Helps in national security and defense WATERWAYS Advantages: Cheaper Eco-friendly Safe Helps in transport of bulky goods Promotes international trade Disadvantages: Pollution Unsuitable for long distance transportation Excess traffic, increasing travel time Prone to accidents Ill maintained roads cause wear and tear of vehicles Disadvantages: Not flexible Not available in remote parts High maintenance cost Not suitable for short distance transportation Heavy loss of life in accidents Pollution as it is run on coal (Both air and noise) Disadvantages: Costly Affected by adverse weather conditions Runs on petroleum which is non renewable Not suitable for short distance travel Not all places are connected by airway Disadvantages: Time consuming Depends on weather conditions Can cause sea sickness Limited to areas where rivers are navigable Visit us at icsehelpline101.com| Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram @icsehelpline101
|
