Development of transportation is dependent on geographical factors. Ex – InterviewSolution

1.	Development of transportation is dependent on geographical factors. Explain.
Answer» Various geographical factors affect the development of transport. Relief, climate and location are the three most important factors that affect the development of transportation. It is easier to build roadways and railways in plain areas. Dense forests, hilly and mountainous regions affect the construction of roads and railways, in Africa and South America. Coastal location with broken coast lines is favourable for development of ports and harbours. For the development of airways; favourable climate and plain region for construction of airports are essential. Foggy and smoggy weather and high peaks will be obstacles for the development of air transport.

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