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Factors that led to the development of various forms of transport.

Answer Text:
Factors that led to the development of various forms of transport.
(a) Technological development during the scientific age which enabled man to invent machines which could be used to manufacture various parts of cars , rails, airplanes, ships and motor boats.
(b) Expansion of geographical knowledge encouraged the development of transport so as to enable man to search new places faster and more safely.
(c) Introduction of specialization as a means of production which necessitated
exchange of goods and services.
(d) Population increase hence demands for more food and goods hence the need for essential transport system.
(e) In order to satisfy the desires of man, there was need to develop a system of transport that would enable man to get the goods and services he needed so much.