Transportation Technology

The definition of the Transportation System is...

• the system of roadways in a city

• the various means of moving goods or people from place to place

• the various means of moving vehicles around a city or town

• infrastructure that includes roads and railroad

The four main types of transportation currently active in the transportation system are:

• walking, running, biking, skateboarding

• autos, busses, trains and taxis

• sea, road, rail and air transportation

• cars, trucks, trains and busses

Prior to the industrial revolution, what was the only realistic transportation method for moving large volumes of products?

• Water

• The Pony Express

• Walking

• Wheelbarrow

The biggest negative impact of the transportation industry is...

• Slow travel

• Too many stop signs and lights

• People getting in accidents

• Air pollution

What kind of water vessel is the most used today, to transport goods around the world?

• Tankers

• Passenger Ships

• Cargo Ships

• Container Ships

It flies in the sky. It takes lots of passengers to other cities or countries.

• Plane

• Helicopter

• Drone

• Jet

It is a big ship. Many passengers use it and enjoy visiting different cities or countries while living in it for a week or several weeks.

• Cargo ship

• Cruise ship

• Sail boat

• Yacht

Many families have one or two normally. They are used to go to different places. There are many brands, colors and types.

• Cars

• Motorbikes

• Bikes

• Scooters

Type of seat on a plane where you are not very comfortable, but it is cheaper than the rest.

• Car seat

• Economy seat

• Business class

• Check in

A part of the day when traffic volume is highest.

• Lunch hour

• Peak hour

• Rush hour

• Noon