Wonders: The Future of Transportation:)

What are the positive effects of cars as a mode of transportation?

• They are more comfortable than crowded trains or buses

• They can take us wherever we want to go whenever we want to go

• They use less fuel per person than public transportation

• They emit no carbon dioxide

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How have cars become more fuel efficient over the years?

• They have become more comfortable than crowded trains or buses

• They can take us wherever we want to go whenever we want to go

• They use less fuel per person than public transportation

• They emit no carbon dioxide

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What is the reasoning behind building automatic cars?

• To reduce accidents caused by human error

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To reduce pollution

• To provide a more comfortable alternative to car travel

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What is a major advantage of driverless cars?

• They have a perfect safety record

• They are more fuel efficient than regular cars

• They emit no carbon dioxide

• They cannot be distracted

What is the main advantage of public transportation?

• It uses less fuel per person than cars

• It is more comfortable than cars

• It allows individuals to travel wherever and whenever they want

• It emits no carbon dioxide

How much oil is saved each year thanks to people who take public transportation?

• 4.2 billion gallons

• 70% of the oil consumed in the US

• 60% of the oil consumed in the US

• 9% of the oil consumed in the US

What percentage of carbon emissions come from passenger cars?

• 35%

• 2%

• 70%

• 3%

What is a drawback of high-speed trains in the United States?

• Their cost

• Their safety record

• Their speed

• Their use of electricity

What is a potential benefit of a fast rail system in the US?

• Reduced pollution

• Increased car trips

• Decreased safety

• Higher cost

Where are high-speed trains currently running?

• Europe and Asia

• United States

• Japan

• South America