Theory question 103
Transport, Trade and TourismWrite explanatory notes on the following: (a) three characteristics of ocean transportation; (b) three advantages of water transportation; (c) four ways in which poor transportation network can hinder economic development of a country.
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(a) Follows definite routes (ocean trade routes); uses large ships (tankers, container ships, liners); slow; links continents and ports; carries bulky goods over long distances; affected by weather and storms; needs port facilities.
(b) Cheapest for bulky goods over long distances; large carrying capacity; natural routeways need little construction; few accidents; links countries across oceans; suitable for heavy and awkward goods.
(c) Raw materials cannot reach factories easily; farm produce rots before reaching markets; high cost of transport raises prices; rural areas remain isolated and undeveloped; discourages investors and industries; limits trade and tourism; hinders movement of labour; slows national integration and administration.
Write each point as a short explanation.