Transport and Communication
This worksheet covers key concepts from the chapter on Transport and Communication, focusing on different modes of transport, major routes, and communication networks. Total: 40 marks.
Section A: Fill in the Blanks [20 Marks]
Complete the following sentences with the correct word or phrase based on the provided text.
Transport is a service for the carriage of persons and ________ from one place to another.
Several places, also known as nodes, joined together by a series of routes or links form a ________.
The revolution in transport came about after the invention of the ________ in the eighteenth century.
In mountainous regions, ________ are the preferred beasts of burden.
The world’s total motorable road length is only about 15 million km, of which ________ accounts for 33 per cent.
Section B: Multiple Choice Questions [20 Marks]
Choose the correct answer from the four alternatives given.