It is usually most economical to ship bulky nonperishable items, such as coal and iron ore, by
A) water.
B) pipeline.
C) truck.
D) air.
E) None of these is a good answer, since the cost of shipping a product usually does not vary from one mode to another.

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Shipping bulky nonperishable items such as coal and iron ore through water transportation, such as ships, is most economical because it can carry large quantities at once and is cheaper than other modes of transportation like pipelines or air.

It Is Usually Most Economical to Ship Bulky Nonperishable Items