what is meant by road density? describe any four advantages of roadway have over railways?
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The length of road per 100 sq. kilometers of an area is known as road density.
Advantages of ROADWAYS;-
1.Construction cost of roads is much lower than that of railway lines.
2. Roads can transverse comparatively more dissected and undulating topography.
3.Roads can be constructed on high gradient of slopes
4.Road transport is essential in transprt of few persond and relatively smaller distances
Advantages of ROADWAYS;-
1.Construction cost of roads is much lower than that of railway lines.
2. Roads can transverse comparatively more dissected and undulating topography.
3.Roads can be constructed on high gradient of slopes
4.Road transport is essential in transprt of few persond and relatively smaller distances
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Advantages of road ways over railways are:
Construction cost of roads is much lower than railway lines.
Roads can be constructed easily in hilly terrains and undulating topography.
Roadways act as a feeder to other modes of transport, as they provide a link between railway stations, air and sea ports.
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