Theory question 102
Transport, Trade and Tourism(a) State three advantages and two disadvantages of air transportation. (b) Highlight five roles of road transportation in the promotion of economic development.
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(a) Advantages: fastest means of transport; crosses mountains, seas and forests; good for perishable, light and valuable goods and mail; useful in emergencies; links distant countries; comfortable.
Disadvantages: very expensive (fares, aircraft, airports); carries limited loads, unsuitable for bulky goods; affected by bad weather; accidents are usually fatal; needs highly skilled staff; noise pollution.
(b) Moves goods and people; links rural producing areas to markets and towns; opens up new areas for development; provides employment (drivers, mechanics, traders); door-to-door service; feeds other modes (ports, railways, airports); promotes trade and national integration; government revenue (licences, tolls); encourages tourism.
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