Question

Distinguish between : Airways and Waterways

Answer 1

Hint: Transportation ion is the technique that facilitates communication, trade and other forms of trade between people, that in turn establishes nations. It plays a significant role in economic growth and globalization. One plays a major role in trade while the other is commercially important.

Complete answer:

Airways is the fastest and the most expensive mode of transport	Waterways are cheaper and slower than the airways.
Airways can cover tough topography like high mountains, deserts, thick forests and long stretches of seas easily.	Waterways provide admission to restricted areas.
Airways have small carrying capacity.	Waterways are eligible for carrying heavy and bulky goods.
Airways are not environment-friendly.	Waterways are environment-friendly.
Airways are categorized into domestic and international airways.	Waterways are categorized into inland waterways and ocean routes.
Airways are faster due to less resistance and friction.	Waterways are slower because the waves will crash against and slow it down.
Airways was invented by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903.	Waterways were put to use in 1500 B.C by the Egyptians.

Note:
i) The National waterway 3, that is the West Coast Canal is the first waterway of India.
ii) The National Waterway-1 (Prayagraj-Haldia) is the longest National waterway in India.
iii) The first airline of India was founded by JRD Tata in 1932. The airline started as an airmail carrier within India after winning an agreement with Imperial Airways. It first flew from Karachi to Mumbai.