Transportation and Communication
Transportation and Communication
Transportation
| Type | Examples | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Land | Bus, Car, Train, Metro, Bullock cart | Daily travel, goods transport |
| Water | Boat, Ship, Ferry | Trade, fishing, long-distance travel |
| Air | Aeroplane, Helicopter | Fast travel, emergency services |
- In the past, people walked or used animals like horses and bullocks.
- Now we use buses, trains, ships and aeroplanes for faster travel.
- Different areas use different transport.
- Hills: Ropeway, mules
- Desert: Camel cart
- Snow areas: Sledges
- Forest and rivers: Boats and elephants
- Important transport places: Bus stop, Railway station, Airport, Port
- Transport goods using trucks, trains, ships and cargo planes.
- Import: Bringing goods into a country.
- Export: Sending goods to other countries.
Memory Tip:
Land – Road & Rail
Water – Ships & Boats
Air – Planes & Helicopters
Land – Road & Rail
Water – Ships & Boats
Air – Planes & Helicopters
Exam Tip:
Always remember: Ships travel on water, Aeroplanes in air, Trains on land.
Always remember: Ships travel on water, Aeroplanes in air, Trains on land.
Communication
| Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Old | Letters, Messengers, Pigeons, Drums | Slow message sending |
| Modern | Mobile phone, Internet, TV, Radio | Fast and wide communication |
- Communication means sharing thoughts and information.
- Animals communicate using sounds, body movements and gestures.
- Humans communicate by speaking, writing, and signs.
- Postal system includes postcard, envelope, stamp and post office.
- Modern communication tools:
- Mobile phones
- Internet and Email
- Television and Radio
- Newspapers and Magazines
- Satellites help in communication across long distances.
- Communication helps during emergencies.
Memory Tip:
Old → Letters
Modern → Mobiles & Internet
Old → Letters
Modern → Mobiles & Internet
Exam Tip:
Satellites help both communication and weather updates.
Satellites help both communication and weather updates.
Transport and Communication Together
| System | Role |
|---|---|
| Roads & Railways | Help movement of people, goods and mail |
| Airports & Ports | Connect countries and continents |
| Mobile Towers | Help in phone and internet signals |
| Satellites | Connect the whole world |
- Transport moves people and goods.
- Communication moves messages and information.
- Both together connect different parts of the world.
- The world becomes a “Global Village” because of them.
- Helps in:
- Education
- Health services
- Business
- Emergency support
Memory Tip:
Transport moves bodies, Communication moves messages.
Transport moves bodies, Communication moves messages.
Exam Tip:
Good transport and communication help faster development.
Good transport and communication help faster development.