Theory question 102
Transport, Trade and TourismShow the similarities and differences between road and railway as major means of transportation
Show the model answer
Model answer
Similarities: both land transport; carry people and goods; link production areas to markets and ports; promote trade and national unity; need large capital to build
Differences: road gives door-to-door service, rail does not; road is flexible in routes and times, rail fixed; rail is better and cheaper for heavy, bulky goods over long distances, road for light goods and short distances; roads are cheaper to build and maintain; road vehicles are privately owned, railways usually state-run; rail is safer and less congested, roads have more accidents
Explanation
Set out the differences as matching pairs.