Which of the Following Is True of Transporting Goods Via

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of transporting goods via railroads?

• A) Railroads are ideal for the transportation of digital technology.
• B) Railroads are a specialized means of shipping petroleum, natural gas, and chemicals from sources to markets.
• C) Railroads are a cost-effective way to ship large amounts of bulk products over long distances.
• D) Railroads are the most flexible mode of transportation in their routing and time schedules.
• E) Railroads are the slowest mode of transportation and are the most affected by the weather.

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