Which of the following is true of pipelines? A) Pipelines move only a

QUESTION

Which of the following is true of pipelines?

A) Pipelines move only about 2 percent of the total volume of U.S. domestic goods.
B) Liquids transported via pipelines move very quickly.
C) Pipelines are the cheapest mode of transportation.
D) Pipeline transport is often affected by weather conditions.
E) Pipelines are not considered a mode of transportation.

ANSWER

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Although the liquids they carry move slowly (about 3 to 4 miles per hour), they move steadily, 24/7, mostly unaffected by weather or labor problems, making pipelines the cheapest mode of transportation.