Transport & Trade is one of 8 topics in the Grade 8 Social Sciences CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which mode of transport is the cheapest way to move huge quantities of goods over long distances, though also the slowest?
Sea transport
Air transport
Road transport
Pipeline transport
Answer: Sea transport — Sea transport, using large cargo ships, is the cheapest way to move huge quantities of goods over long distances, though it is also the slowest.
Easy
2. Which mode of transport is used specifically for liquids and gases, like oil, water or natural gas?
Pipeline transport
Rail transport
Sea transport
Road transport
Answer: Pipeline transport — Pipeline transport is used specifically for liquids and gases, like oil, water or natural gas, moving them continuously over long distances.
Medium
3. Which mode of transport is the fastest by far, but also the most expensive?
Answer: air transport — Air transport is the fastest mode by far, but also the most expensive, so it is mainly used for urgent, high-value or perishable goods.
