Refer to the Scenario Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 85

Multiple Choice

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following question(s) .
Kimberly's Crown sells and designs jewelry. Despite the jewelry's popularity, products are available only through a few shopping stores across the country.
-What mode of transport should Kimberly use to ship its goods over long distances as quickly as possible?

• A) flatcars
• B) water transport
• C) air transport
• D) trucks
• E) railroads

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