Wonders: Unit 3 Week 5 - Vocab/Comprehension

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What is transportation?

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Transportation is the movement of people or goods from one place to another.

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What are some examples of vehicles?

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Examples of vehicles include cars, trucks, buses, bicycles, and trains.

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What is the Transcontinental Railroad?

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The Transcontinental Railroad is a train route that connected the eastern United States to the western United States.

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What effect did the Transcontinental Railroad have on cities?

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The Transcontinental Railroad helped cities grow along its route.

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How did the railroad change travel time?

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The railroad significantly reduced travel time compared to wagons, saving people several months.

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What is a wagon?

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A wagon is a vehicle used for transporting goods or people, typically pulled by animals.

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What is a carriage?

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A carriage is a vehicle with wheels that is usually pulled by horses.

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What is the purpose of a bus?

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A bus is a large vehicle designed to carry many passengers at once.

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What is a steamboat?

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A steamboat is a boat that is powered by steam, often used for transporting goods and people on rivers.

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What does it mean to emigrate?

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To emigrate means to leave one's country to live in another.