7.1.1.3.3 - Inland Waterways
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What are inland waterways?
💡 Hint: Think about natural transportation paths.
Name one advantage of using rivers for transport.
💡 Hint: Consider weight and movement.
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What are the main factors affecting the effectiveness of inland waterways?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes water routes usable.
True or False: Inland waterways have become less important due to railways and poor maintenance.
💡 Hint: Consider historical transportation development.
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Given the modern engineering efforts, predict how increasing boat sizes will influence dredging technology and the design of inland waterways.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between size and navigability.
Explore how climate change could impact the flow and navigability of inland waterways.
💡 Hint: Think about how water levels are controlled by climate.
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