Means of Transportation Alexandra Čadová Means of Transportation

Content Definition of Transportation Advantages and Disadvantages Basic Division of Transport

Definition System for moving passengers or goods from one place to another

The Various Social Advantages of Transport Discovery of new lands Diffusion of popullation High standard of living Mutual understanding Ability to face natural calamities

Division of Transportation Ground transportation Water transportation Air transportation Others

Ground Transportation Human powered transport Animal powered transport Rail Road

Human Powered Transport Form of sustainable transport Using human muscle power

Animal Powered Transport Use animals for the movement of people and goods

Rail Transport the movement of passengers and goods using wheeled vehicles, made to run on railway tracks

Rail Transport Advantages Disadvantages Long distance Heavy goods Weather conditions Safety Remote parts Inflexibility

Road Transportation Road transport forms an essential part of any transport activity, whether rail, sea or air. It is essential as a supplementary and complementary mode of transport to complete movement by other modes of transport

Road Transportation Advantages: Disadvantages: Flexibility Small investment Freedom Save time Uneconomical for long distance Finished goods High degree of accidents

Water Transportation

Water Transportation Advantages Disadvantages Economical mode Save mode Cost Slow moving mode Weather conditions Large investment

Air Transportation Following characteristics: -unbroken journey -rapidity -expensive -special preparations

Air Transportation Advantages Disadvantages High speed Comfortable and quick services No investment in construction of track Emergency services National defence Space exploration Very costly Small carrying capacity Uncertain and unreliable Breakdowns and accidents Large investment Unsuitable for bulky goods

Other Modes Pipeline transport Cable transport Space transport

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