Materials

• Tables 8.4–8.7
• Access to information about cargo conveyances
• Globe, map, or mapping software

Procedure

1. Choose at least one of the distance scenarios listed in Table 8.4.
   
   1. Using a map or mapping software, estimate the distance for the chosen scenario.
   2. Record in Table 8.4.
       
2. Choose at least one of the cargo scenarios listed in Table 8.5.
   
   1. Using resources available to you, estimate the weight of your cargo.
   2. Record in Table 8.5.
       
3. For the distance and cargo scenario you choose, determine criteria, in addition to fuel efficiency and carrying capacity, for evaluating different types of cargo conveyances in terms of efficiency. (Note that in water-going cargo conveyances, carrying capacity is commonly referred to as tonnage).
   
   1. Choose at least two or more additional criteria to investigate.
   2. Record in Table 8.6.
       
4. For each of your criteria listed in Table 8.6, justify why each criteria is important for determining transportation efficiency. Record your justification in Table 8.6.
    
5. Choose three of the cargo conveyances listed in Table 8.7, and record them in Table 8.6. Using the resources available to you, investigate the criteria for each of the cargo conveyances you choose.
   
   1. Rank your criteria in terms of importance and record in Table 8.6.
   2. Based on your criteria, determine which of the cargo conveyances was the best for the cargo and distance scenarios you chose.
   3. Discuss your findings.
       
6. (Optional) Investigate the efficiency of cargo transport for additional
   
   1. distance scenarios.
   2. cargo scenarios.
   3. cargo conveyances.