Transportation Quiz

What is the main cause of global climate change according to the text?

• The number of vehicles has increased.

• Vehicles are used more often.

• Hydrocarbon fuels produce carbon dioxide.

• Regulations for vehicles have changed.

Despite regulations ensuring that vehicles pollute less, what factor contributes to ongoing pollution issues?

• The decrease in the use of petroleum.

• The reduction in carbon dioxide production.

• The increase in the number of vehicles and frequency of use.

• The complete elimination of hydrocarbon fuels.

What is mass transit commonly used for?

• Transporting small groups of people

• Transporting large numbers of passengers

• Individual transportation

• Cargo shipping

Why do underground systems, like those in London and Hong Kong, serve as a good solution for mass transit?

• They are less expensive to build

• They are affected by weather and street-level congestion

• They carry a few passengers each day

• They solve some of the worst traffic problems, especially at rush hour

What makes underground systems less affected by external conditions?

• They are above ground

• They are affected by weather and street-level congestion

• They are not affected by weather and street-level congestion

• They are more expensive to maintain

What is a characteristic of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system?

• It only includes underground tracks

• It includes 19 miles of tunnels, 25 miles of surface track, and 31 miles of elevated track

• It is cheaper than other mass transit systems

• It does not include any elevated tracks

What is a common type of fueling system for locomotives mentioned in the text?

• Electric-battery system

• Diesel-electric system

• Solar-electric system

• Hydrogen fuel cell system

Why are more systems starting to use electric trains according to the text?

• Because they are cheaper to build

• Because they create more air pollution

• Because they create less air pollution

• Because they require less maintenance

Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

• Electric locomotives are generally slower than diesels

• The Spanish Alta Velocidad Española runs at speeds of up to 100 km per hour

• Diesel-electric systems are less common than electric systems

• Electric locomotives are generally faster than diesels

What is the speed range of the Spanish Alta Velocidad Española as mentioned in the text?

• Up to 100 km per hour

• Up to 200 km per hour

• Up to 300 km per hour

• Up to 400 km per hour