WAEC Commerce 2000 Question 35

Question 35

Transport

Rail transport is less flexible than road transport because

  1. A.rail lines run between specific terminals
  2. B.train is slow over long distances
  3. C.only bulky goods are carried by rail
  4. D.road transport is suitable for short distances
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (rail lines run between specific terminals)

Explanation

Trains can only go where rails are laid, between fixed stations, so they cannot give door-to-door service.