Q19 of 22 Page 1

Study the diagram given below and answer the questions:

a) Name this trans-continental railway line?


b) Which two oceans are connected by this trans-continental railway?


c) How has this railway line helped in the economic development of this region?


a) Trans Siberian railway line


b) Atlantic ocean and the Pacific ocean


c) This is the longest railway of 9332km in the world. It is double tracked and electrified as well. It has helped t connect the markets of Asia and the markets of Europe.


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