As of 2014, How Many Short Tons Were Transported by Water

question 23

Multiple Choice

As of 2014, how many short tons were transported by water in the U.S.?

• A) Less than 1 million
• B) Around 100 million
• C) A bit more than 1 billion
• D) More than 1 trillion

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