Transportation Sector
Definition
The transportation sector encompasses all forms of transportation, including cars, trains, planes, ships, and other vehicles used for moving people and goods from one place to another.
Analogy
Imagine the transportation sector as a vast network of roads connecting different destinations. Just like how roads enable people and goods to travel efficiently between places, the transportation sector consists of various modes of transport that facilitate movement.
Related terms
Infrastructure: The physical structures such as roads, bridges, airports, and ports that support transportation systems.
Emissions: Gases released into the atmosphere by vehicles during combustion processes.
Logistics: The planning and coordination involved in transporting goods from their origin to their destination efficiently.
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