Marcia Baker ships orchids and other perishable flowers from her greenhouses near San Francisco, California to florists thousands of miles away in cities such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Since the flowers must reach the florists as quickly as possible, the best mode of transportation for Marcia to use would be:

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Since the flowers are perishable and need to be transported quickly, air transportation would be the fastest mode to reach the destination. Railroads and ships would take too long, and trucks may not be able to cover the distance fast enough.

Marcia Baker Ships Orchids and Other Perishable Flowers from Her