Regarding Transportation Modes, Which of the Following Statements Is NOT

question 44

Multiple Choice

Regarding transportation modes, which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) The majority of the pipelines in the U.S. are in the Southwest.
• B) Airfreight costs about the same as trucks for long distances, not counting the cost of transporting to and from the airport.
• C) Water transportation is the slowest shipping mode.
• D) Most cities in the United States are less than 200 miles from a major petroleum pipeline.

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