Transport and Communication
CBSE · Class 12 · Geography
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Get startedWhat is a transport network and what are its key components?
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A transport network consists of several places (nodes) joined together by a series of routes (links) to form a pattern. The key components are: 1. Nodes - places or points of connection 2. Links - rou…
List the four principal modes of world transportation and their primary uses.
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The four principal modes are: 1. **Land Transport** - Roads and railways for short to medium distances, door-to-door service 2. **Water Transport** - Ships and waterways for bulky goods over long dist…
Why is road transport considered most economical for short distances despite its limitations?
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Road transport is most economical for short distances because: **Advantages:** - Offers door-to-door service - Flexible routes and timing - Lower initial infrastructure cost - Suitable for small quant…
What are highways and how do they differ from regular roads? Give examples from different continents.
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**Highways** are metalled roads connecting distant places, constructed for unobstructed vehicular movement. **Features:** - 80m wide with separate traffic lanes - Bridges, flyovers, and dual carriage…
Compare railway gauges and explain their global distribution.
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**Railway Gauges Classification:** - **Broad gauge**: More than 1.5m (used in India, Russia) - **Standard gauge**: 1.44m (used in UK, most of Europe) - **Metre gauge**: 1m (used in some developing cou…
Which continent has the highest railway density and what are the key characteristics of European railways?
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**Europe** has one of the most dense rail networks in the world. **Key Characteristics:** - About 4,40,000 km of railways - Most tracks are double or multiple-tracked - **Belgium** has the highest de…
Describe the Trans-Siberian Railway and explain its significance.
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**Trans-Siberian Railway** - Russia's major transcontinental railway **Route:** St. Petersburg (west) to Vladivostok (Pacific coast) via Moscow, Ufa, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Chita, Khabarovsk **Signif…
What makes water transport the cheapest mode for long-distance bulk cargo? What are its main advantages?
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**Water transport is cheapest because:** **Natural Advantages:** - No route construction required - oceans are naturally linked - Friction of water is far less than land - Lower energy costs - Only n…
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