Railroad carloadings have declined since 1900. What is the primary reason for the decline?
A) competition by foreign transportation
B) fuel efficient smaller cars
C) reduction in line trackage
D) larger cars and increasing car productivity

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The primary reason for the decline in railroad carloadings since 1900 is the use of larger cars and increasing car productivity, which allows for more goods to be transported in fewer cars, thus reducing the total number of carloadings needed.

Railroad Carloadings Have Declined Since 1900