Discussion
Which of the following means of transport is cheapest for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances ?
Answer: A
The cheapest means is waterways.
Water transport needs no tracks or roads to be built and maintained, and ships and barges can carry very large loads using comparatively little fuel. That makes waterways the cheapest way to move heavy and bulky goods such as coal, ores, grain and machinery over long distances, which is why most international trade goes by sea.
Railways are also suited to bulky goods but cost more than waterways. Roadways are best for short distances, and airways are the fastest but the most expensive, used for light, valuable or perishable goods.
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