Transportation Lesson 8 Reading Comprehension

What type of engine is considered the heart of most of today's automobiles?

• Steam engine

• Electric engine

• Internal combustion engine

• Coal gas engine

Why were few automobiles sold before 1900?

• They were not needed as there were plenty of horses.

• They were illegal to own and drive.

• They were very expensive to produce.

• They were not invented yet.

What was the main appeal of electric-powered cars in the early 20th century according to the text?

• They were faster than internal combustion cars.

• They were cheaper to produce.

• They were easy to start and didn't require water or cranking.

• They had a longer driving range for long-distance travel.

By 1925, how much was Ford selling cars for?

• $260

• $370

• $500

• $1,000

Which of the following features were introduced in automobiles during the 1920s?

• Steering wheels

• Shock absorbers and headlights

• Advanced gearboxes, car heaters, hydraulic brakes, and different colored cars

• Airbags

What has influenced automobile design according to the text?

• The availability of new technologies

• The rising price of oil

• The demand for larger vehicles

• The increase in electric motor efficiency

What has every level of government been trying to keep up with for the last century?

• The demand for fuel

• The demand for automobiles

• The demand for roads

• The demand for convenience stores

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What did a study conducted in California in the 1950s reveal about cars?

• Cars were not a significant source of pollution.

• Cars were a major cause of the smog that filled the air.

• Cars were the most efficient means of transportation.

• Cars had no impact on environmental developments.

What is the primary function of an automobile's engine?

• To cool down the vehicle

• To provide electricity to the car's systems

• To convert the energy of its fuel into mechanical energy that moves the vehicle

• To control the vehicle's navigation system

What happens when a very small amount of gasoline is ignited in an engine?

• It produces a very small amount of energy.

• It stops the engine.

• It releases a great deal of energy.

• It converts to diesel.

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