disadvantages of water ways more than 10 points
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1. Slow:
Speed of Inland water transport is very slow and therefore this mode of transport is unsuitable where time is an important factor.
2. Limited Area of Operation:
It can be used only in a limited area which is served by deep canals and rivers.
3. Seasonal Character:
Rivers and canals cannot be operated for transportation throughout the year as water may freeze during winter or water level may go very much down during summer.
4. Unreliable:
The inland water transport by rivers is unreliable. Sometimes the river changes its course which causes dislocation in the normal route of the trade.
5. Unsuitable for Small Business:
Inland water transport by rivers and canals is not suitable for small traders, as it takes normally a longer time to carry goods from one place to another through this form of transport.
6. More Risky:
Water transport is more risky as compared to other means because there is always danger of sinking ships or boats.
7. Slow Speed: It is a slow means of transport. Failure of monsoon results into fall in the water level of rivers making navigation difficult
- More chances of attack on boat sailing through Only can be used when sufficient water is available.
- In deep sea if boat gets in to storm, it becomes difficult to rescue.
- In waterfalls having much drafts ,water transportation does not works.
- Special maintenance for water tightness of boat is required.
Answer:
Explanation:
1. Slow speed
2. More risky
3. Low availability of inland waterways
4. Seasonal character
5. Unreliable
6. Unsuitable for small businesses
7. Less flexible and dependent
8. Unsuitable for short distances and costly
9. Special maintenance of ships is difficult
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