Urban Planning Vocab: Landmarks and Transportation

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What is a landmark?

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Something easy to see that helps people know where they are.

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Memorial

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A service or statue dedicated to someone who has died.

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What does 'visible' mean?

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Able to be seen

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What is a 'fountain'?

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A structure that shoots streams of water into the air.

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Term for ability to move freely?

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Mobility

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Purpose of a 'ferry'?

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To carry people, cars, and cargo across water.

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Primary function of a 'bridge'?

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Connects two points across an obstacle (e.g., river, road)

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Definition of 'public transportation':

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Systems of buses, trains, and other vehicles for moving large numbers of people.

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'Pedestrian' refers to:

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A person walking rather than traveling in a vehicle.

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Main purpose of a lighthouse?

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Emits light as a navigational aid for ships at sea.