Class 8 Geography Notes, Unit 5: Transport and its importance -- Exercise Short/brief and Long/detailed Questions and Answers, for 8th Centralized Exam 2023 and onward, FDE, Islamabad

Class 8 Geography Notes, Unit 5: Transport and its importance -- Exercise Short/brief and Long/detailed Questions and Answers, for 8th Centralized Exam 2023 and onward, FDE, Islamabad

8th Class Geography Notes

Unit-5 

"Transport and its importance"




1. Exercise Short/Brief Questions and Answers:


Q1.  Define the Following Terms. 
       Mobility and Infrastructure 

Ans:

Mobility

Mobility is a basic human need that is carried out by transportation.


Infrastructure: 

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. For example, building roads and power supplies, etc


Q2.   Write the names of the sea ports of Pakistan and their importance in trade.

Ans:

    Karachi Port:
    It is a deep-water port and the busiest port in Pakistan that handles about 60% of Pakistan‘s cargo deals.

    Port Qasim:
    It is Pakistan’s second busiest port. It handles the remaining cargo dealings of Pakistan.

    Port of Gwadar:
    It is a very important national as well as international port situated in the Arabian Sea in Pakistan. It has gained more economic and strategic importance due to CPEC.


    Q3. How does transport play a role in the development of a settlement?

    Ans:

    Role of Transport For The Development of a Settlement:

    • A developed transport system is one of the major reasons for the growth of any settlement.
    • Transport links producers to markets, workers to jobs, students to schools, and the sick to hospitals. 
    • A community’s quality of life depends upon transportation.
    • Transport provides access to food, health care, educational opportunities, recreation, and employment.
    • Affordable, big, and advanced transport can change small towns into big and megacities.

    Q4.  What are the strengths of transport infrastructure in Pakistan?

    Ans:

      Strengths of Transport Infrastructure in Pakistan:

      • The road networks have been expanding constantly.
      • New Motorways and expressways throughout the country have significantly reduced the time to reach the destination.
      • Pakistan railway is providing effective rail service in the country.
      • Well-organized public transport projects have facilitated people and solved their problems regarding transportation.


      2. Long/Detailed Questions and Answers:


      Q1. What are modes of transportation and their characteristics?


      Ans
      :

      Modes of transportation mean a combination of networks, vehicles, and their working. The different modes of transportation are roads, railways, air, and water. All these modes have made the world a much smaller place. Buses, trucks, trains, aeroplanes, ships, etc. are different forms of transport

      Mode of Transport:

      i. Road Transport:

      • Road transport is the most common and cheap mode of transport.
      • This involves the use of vehicles cars, buses, and trucks.
      • High capacity for carrying goods over short distances.

      ii. Railway Transport

      • It is used for the movement of both passengers and goods.
      • It is suitable for transferring bulky goods over long distances.
      • It is very cheap, safe and comfortable for passengers.

      iii. Air Transport

      • It is the latest means of transportation.
      • It is used to travel and transport goods by air.
      • For Example, airplane helicopters,s, and jet fighters.
      • It is a very expensive mode of transportation.


      iv. Water Transport

      • It is the cheapest way of transporting bulky goods from one country to another.
      • Ship transport is primarily used for the carriage of people and cargo.
      • There are two major types of water transport: (I) Inland water transport and (II) Ocean waterways.


      Q2. Evaluate the importance of effective transportation for international trade?


      Ans:

      International trade is also known as global trade. It is an economic link between two or more countries. It refers to the exchange or buying and selling of goods and services across international borders. Through an effective transportation system raises the standard of living can be raised by generating income from the export of goods.

      • Well organized transportation system reduces time budget and energy resources.
      • An efficient transport system improves and promotes the production of international trade.
      • Land transport can be the most flexible choice for international trade.
      • Air transport is the best option for international trade for long distances.
      • Sea or ocean transport is ideal due to its low costs.


      Q3. Explain how transport is a key measure of economic development?

      Ans:-

      A government always wants an efficient transport system because it allows easier movement of labour from homes to labour markets.

      • A good transportation system promotes industries and reduces the cost of raw materials or manufactured goods.
      • Building an inter-state high ways system causes the movement of people from different regions which increases opportunities.
      • Transport routes influence land value.
      • Fast transportation allows the distribution of food to the market in less time.
      • Transportation enables a country to trade with other countries and strengthens its economy by importing and exporting goods.
      • Fast safe and comfortable transport contributes to the growth of the tourism industry and plays a major role in economic development.



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