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The cheapest means of transport for heavy and bulky goods over long distances is:
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Why is water transport the cheapest means of transport?
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Answer
A waterway needs no construction or maintenance of a track, since the river or sea is already there. Water offers little frictional resistance, so a large load can be moved with relatively little power and fuel, and a single vessel can carry a very heavy cargo.
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Explanation
Its drawback is that it is slow and can only serve places on a navigable waterway.
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