Theory question 101
Transport, Trade and Tourism(a) List four modes of transportation. (b) Outline five reasons for the construction of railways in developing countries. (c) Highlight three measures that can be taken to improve rail transportation in developing countries.
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(a) Road; rail; water (inland and ocean); air; pipeline; human porterage; animals; cable/ropeway.
(b) To carry bulky goods (minerals, cash crops) from the interior to the ports; to link major towns and regions; for administration and national unity; to open up new areas for development; to move people cheaply over long distances; to encourage trade and industry; for defence and security.
(c) Buy modern locomotives and coaches; replace narrow gauge with standard gauge; extend and double the tracks; maintain tracks and rolling stock regularly; train staff; improve management and funding (or private participation); improve signalling and security.
Five reasons, each a phrase.