Means of transportation: The sources of transporting people,
other living organisms and luggage from one place to another place are called
means of transportation.
Land Transports: Land routes of transportation.
Roads: The eastern parts of USA and in the North eastern part of Europe,
there is a network world’s largest roads.
Water Transports: Water i.e. ocean, rivers,
lakes and canals transportation with the help of boats, and ships.
In the mid of 20th century, air transport has been
developed.
Water is the cheapest source for cargo and transportation.
The largest
railway station of Pakistan is in Lahore.
The total
lengthof railway line is8775km.
The total
numberof Railway stations87 in Pakistan.
In
the beginning of 19th century, trade by mean of ships through
Oceans routs was started.
The port
of Gawadar was formally inaugurated on 21st December
2008.
The
first anchored ship was of Canada which brought 52000 tons of wheat.
Pakistan
southern coast length is about 700km.
There
are 139 small andbig airports and helipads
in different cities of our country where air services are provided regularly.
Pakistan
international airline (PIA) was established in 1955.
PIA is the largest air company of Pakistan.
Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA) manages the airports and
transports.
MCQs
Sources of transporting people and
goods from one place to another are called means of …….
a) transportation
