Before Time Zones Were Created in the 1880s, One Could

question 18

Multiple Choice

Before time zones were created in the 1880s, one could encounter__________ time standards on a rail trip across the United States.

• A) 5
• B) more than 20
• C) 1
• D) 7
• E) 10

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Definitions:

Transportation

The movement of people or goods from one location to another, using various modes such as trucks, trains, ships, or planes.

Commodities

Basic goods used in commerce that are interchangeable with other goods of the same type.

Carriers

Companies or individuals that undertake the transportation of goods or passengers.

Long Logistical Distance

Long logistical distance indicates the extended physical space or geographical span that logistics and supply chain processes must cover, potentially influencing transport time and costs.