Question

Explain the importance of waterways as a mode of transportation.

Answer 1

1. It is much cheaper because the friction of water is far less than that of land.
2. Waterways provide a high level of income and employment by transporting goods, resources, commodities, and passengers.
3. It is one of the most important modes of transportation for moving goods from one part of a country to another.
4. It is a less expensive and faster mode of transportation that is best suited for transporting heavy and bulky materials such as coal, iron ore, and so on to distant locations.
5. Waterways are critical for providing security to the country along the coast. As a result, the coastal waterways contribute to the country's security.