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Name the famous oil pipeline of the U.S.A. How are pipelines one of the most convenient modes of transport? Describe.

Answer

Big Inch is the famous oil pipeline of USA. Pipelines are most convenient mode of transport due to following reasons:

1.Pipeline transport is the most convenient, efficient and commercial mode of transport for an uninterrupted flow of mineral oil and gas.

2. Pipeline can also be used to transport solid material like coal and iron ore mixed with water.

3.Initial cost of laying pipeline is high but in long run it is cheapest.

4. Pipeline operation involves very low consumption of energy.

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