READING: Let's go backpacking

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What is backpacking?

• A type of outdoor activity where people carry their own gear on their backs and hike to remote areas.

• A type of outdoor activity where people travel by backpack.

• A type of outdoor activity where people carry their own gear on their backs and hike to popular destinations.

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What are some things you need to pack for backpacking?

• A backpack, sleeping bag, tent, sleeping pad, food, water, and other essentials.

• A backpack, sleeping bag, tent, sleeping pad, food, water, and a first-aid kit.

• A backpack, sleeping bag, tent, sleeping pad, food, water, and a map and compass.

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Where are some popular places to go backpacking?

• National parks, forests, and mountains.

• National parks, forests, and beaches.

• National parks, forests, and deserts.

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What are some things you should do to prepare for backpacking?

• Get in shape, learn about the area you're going to, and pack the right clothing

• Get in shape, learn about the area you're going to, and pack the right food.

• Get in shape, learn about the area you're going to, and pack the right gear. .

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What is traditional transportation?

• A way of getting around that has been used for centuries.

• A way of getting around that is not very efficient.

• A way of getting around that is not very safe.

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What are some examples of traditional transportation?

• Bicycles, walking, and public transportation.

• Cars, trucks, buses, trains, and airplanes.

• Horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, sailing ships, carts, and paddle boats.

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What were some of the benefits of traditional transportation?

• It was often cheaper than other forms of transportation.

• It was more environmentally friendly.

• It was often more scenic.

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What were some of the challenges of traditional transportation?

• It was often slower than other forms of transportation.

• It was not as comfortable.

• It was not as reliable.

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2. Some of the reasons why traditional transportation is still used today include that it is often cheaper than other forms of transportation, it is more environmentally friendly, and it can be a fun and enjoyable way to travel.

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2. Some of the ways in which traditional transportation has been adapted to the modern world include the use of electric bicycles, the use of solar-powered sailing ships, and the use of horse-drawn carriages for tourist attractions.

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