7.1.1.3 - Water Transport
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What is water transport?
💡 Hint: Think about the modes of transport that do not rely on land.
Name one advantage of water transport.
💡 Hint: Consider why businesses would prefer this mode.
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What is one of the main benefits of water transport?
💡 Hint: Think about why businesses prefer water for bulk goods.
True or False: Sea routes are typically used for short-distance transport.
💡 Hint: Consider the distances involved in international trade.
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Evaluate how the introduction of refrigerated transport has changed the landscape of water freight. What are the implications for international trade?
💡 Hint: Think about what kinds of goods can travel by water now.
Discuss the role of geographic factors in the development of a country's water transport system.
💡 Hint: Consider how geography affects logistical choices.
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