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Explain six advantages of modern means of transport

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Positive effects
1. Resulted in great expansion of both internal and external trade.
2. There is migration of people from one part of the world to another is faster and easier.
3. Advancement of transport made people settle in places where there were good means of transport.
4. Faster transport has resulted into a quick transfer of ideas in technology.
5. Farmers can easily transport their produce even to the most distant markets anywhere in the world.
6. Raw materials have to be transported to factories, while finished goods have to reach markets.
7. Enhance tourism as people require efficient transport services to visit areas of attraction
8. Modern transport has created millions of jobs as aeroplanes, ship, trains and cars
9. It’s new possible to rush help to victims even in very remote places by air.
10. Modern means of transport have expanded man’s knowledge about universe and deep seas.
11. It has also encouraged the exploitation of natural resources.
12. Government benefit from revenue collection for the issuance of several types of licences
13. Security is also boosted because personnel and officials can be moved easily

Negative impacts
1. There are accidents which lead to loss of many lives and causing permanent injuries.
2. Increasing numbers of vehicles have resulted in serious traffic jams in many cities.
3. Vehicles emit dangerous gases into the atmosphere.
4. Fast and efficient systems of transport have changed the nature of modern warfare.
5. The rapid interaction of people encourages spread of diseases e.g. aids, avian flu, Ebola.

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1. Led to creation of jobs like for drivers, pilots and engineers

2. Has enhanced international co-operation.

3. Has enhanced political control of countries because of sound transport network

4. Has facilitated quick transfer of technology and ideas

5. Has promoted international trade

6. Has promoted relief services to the affected people and areas

7. Has boosted national security

8. Led to urbanization

9. Has led to growth of service sector like hospitals and schools.

johnmulu answered the question on March 13, 2017 at 13:52

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