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    The document discusses the evolution of transportation methods from ancient to modern times. It covers the history and technological developments of land, water, and air transportation. Land transportation has progressed from animal-drawn carts to automobiles and electric vehicles. Water transportation advanced from sailboats and rowboats to steamships and container ships with navigation technology. Air transportation started with hot air balloons and evolved into commercial aviation with jet planes and emerging technologies. Transportation has connected the world while enabling trade, but also causes issues like traffic and pollution.

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    TECHNOLOGICAL EVOLUTION

    OF TRANSPORTATION
    TRANSPORTATION METHODS

    1. Land Transportation
    2. Water Transportation
    3. Air Transportation
    LAND TRANSPORTATION
    CENTURIES AGO

    Land travel in ancient times relied


    on animal power and manual
    labor.
    • Animal-drawn carts and carriages
    • Limited speed and capacity
    • Human-powered transportation
    LAND TRANSPORTATION
    MODERN TIMES

    Modern land transportation has


    undergone significant changes
    • Introduction of automobiles
    • Development of electric and
    autonomous vehicle
    • Expansion of road networks
    WATER TRANSPORTATION
    CENTURIES AGO

    Water travel in ancient times


    depended on wind and manual
    labor.
    • Sailboats and rowboats
    • Reliance on wind and sailor
    expertise
    • Limited navigation technology
    WATER TRANSPORTATION
    MODERN TIMES

    Water transportation has evolved


    with technological innovations.
    • Steam power and steamships
    • Diesel and gasoline engines
    • Navigation technology (GPS,
    radar, sonar)
    • Containerization and cargo
    efficiency
    AIR TRANSPORTATION
    CENTURIES AGO

    Early form of air transportation were


    limited to hot air balloons.
    Better air transportation is just a
    dream.
    • Hot air balloons
    • Lack of control and precision
    AIR TRANSPORTATION
    MODERN TIMES

    Modern air transportation has revolutionised global


    travel.
    • Wright brothers and the birth of aviation
    • Commercial aviation and propeller-driven planes
    • Jet age and faster travel
    • Technological advancement
    • Emerging technologies (electric, autonomous,
    aviation)
    IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION
    • Transportation has not only helped to make traverse easy but also helped in making the
    world inter-connected.
    • This inter-connection has been levied to make advancements in technology and
    locomotive aspect.
    • It has drastically lessened time consumption giving more productive aspects to live.
    • The demand and supply chain of global exports and imports are thoroughly carried out
    through transportation.
    • Transportation also played a vital role in disaster management.
    • Various modes of transport has been aligned to serve variety of purposes.
    • Transportation has enabled global cooperation.
    ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

    • Enables accessibility to various • Can lead to traffic congestion


    locations, including remote areas. and delays.
    • Facilitates the movement of • Contributes to pollution and
    goods and people efficiently. environmental concerns.
    • Connects regions through various • Costs can vary significantly,
    modes like land, air, and water. making it expensive for some.
    • Supports global trade and • Weather and infrastructure
    economic growth. maintenance can disrupt services.

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