WAEC Geography 1994 Question 42

Question 42

Transport, Trade and Tourism

One relative advantage of water transport over road transport is its

  1. A.capacity for passsenger traffic only
  2. B.ability to link all parts of any country
  3. C.suitability for bulky and heavy cargo
  4. D.great speed over long distances
  5. E.being less affected by bad weather
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (suitability for bulky and heavy cargo)

Explanation

Ships and barges carry heavy, bulky goods cheaply.