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What are pipelines? Give the advantages and disadvantages of pipeline transportation.

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Pipelines are used to transport liquids like water, oil, gas for uninterrupted flow.

Advantages:
It can be taken through any terrain.
The initial cost is high but the maintenance cost is low
It is eco friendly as it requires no fuel.
It.s operation is not affected by unwanted human intervention.
Disadvantages:
Solids cannot be transported.
Any undetected leakage leads to wastage.
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