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Explain the disadvantages of air transport.
Solution
Disadvantages:
- It is a relatively expensive mode of transport.
- It is affected by adverse weather conditions.
- It is not suitable for short distances.
- It requires huge investment costs such as the construction of airports, runways, air traffic control towers, etc.
- Air transport is subject to international restrictions as airplanes of some nations are not allowed to fly over other countries.
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