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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Definitions:

Total Cost

The complete sum of all costs associated with producing or acquiring goods and services, including direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs.

Responsiveness

The ability of a system or organization to quickly and effectively react to changes.

Carrier

A company that provides transportation services for goods, typically via land, sea, or air.

Mode of Transportation

Refers to the various methods or forms used to move people or goods from one place to another, such as by road, rail, air, or sea.