Which mode of transportation has costs that come closest to pipeline costs?
A) rail
B) motor
C) water
D) air

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Water transportation, specifically shipping by tanker, has costs that come closest to pipeline costs due to their similarity in terms of low energy input requirements and the ability to transport large volumes over long distances. Both pipelines and tankers also have high initial capital costs but relatively low operational costs once in place.

Which Mode of Transportation Has Costs That Come Closest to Pipeline