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Positive effects of modern forms of transport.

Answer Text:
Positive effects of modern forms of transport.
(a) It has made local and international trade more efficient. Trade in perishable goods such as flowers and vegetables have been expanded thanks to air transport.
(b) Population migration and settlement all over
the world has been encouraged using the means of transport.
(c) It has facilitated the quick transfer of technology and ideas as people interact.
(d) It has made industries more efficient. Raw materials, industrial workers, and manufactured goods are transported to their destinations cheaply and quickly.
(e) It has promoted tourist industry which is a major foreign exchange earner in many countries.
(f) It has generated employment opportunities to many as road constructers, drivers, pilots and mechanics.