Упр.12 What’s economic geography about? ГДЗ Enjoy English 11 класс

Read the text again and answer the following questions.

1. What was the route of the Trans-Siberian Railway and how much ground did it cover?
2. Why are the Transib and BAM so important for the economy of the region they go through?
3. Who built BAM?
4. Why do many economists support the idea of re-launching the Transib and BAM projects?

1. The Trans-Siberian Railway ran from Moscow to Vladivostok and covered about 9,300 kilometres.
2. They are important because they connect remote areas, help transport goods and people, and support the development of the region’s economy.
3. BAM was built by Soviet workers, including many young volunteers.
4. Many economists support re-launching these projects because they would improve transport links, open up new resources, and stimulate economic growth in Siberia and the Far East.