Q. With reference to pipelines as a mode of transportation, consider the following statements:
1. Pipelines are used only for transporting petroleum and natural gas.
2. “Big Inch” is a famous pipeline in the U.S.A. that carries petroleum from the Gulf of Mexico to the Northeastern states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pipelines transport not only petroleum and natural gas but also water, liquefied coal, and even milk in some countries.
- “Big Inch” is a famous pipeline in the U.S.A. that carries petroleum from the oil wells of the Gulf of Mexico to the Northeastern states.
Source- 12th NCERT: Geography – India People and Economy
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