Which of the Following Transportation Modes Has the Lowest Cost

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transportation modes has the lowest cost per ton?

• A) Truck.
• B) Rail.
• C) Pipeline.
• D) Multiple mode.

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Definitions:

Land

In addition to the part of the earth’s surface not covered by water, this term refers to any and all natural resources (“free gifts of nature”) that are used to produce goods and services. Thus, it includes the oceans, sunshine, coal deposits, forests, the electromagnetic spectrum, and fisheries. Note that land is one of the four economic resources.

User Costs

Expenses incurred by consumers for the use of a good, service, or asset, including maintenance, repair, and operational costs.

Total Cost Line

A graphical representation showing the total cost of producing varying quantities of output.

Extraction Cost Line

A theoretical line representing the costs associated with extracting natural resources, considering factors like accessibility and resource depletion.