Studies Weekly 30

Put these transportation systems in order from oldest to newest. Number the images. One is the oldest, three is the newest.

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How has transportation changed over time?

• A. It is harder to meet basic needs.

• B. Fewer people own an automobile.

• C. Goods and people move more quickly.

• D. Roads are not made from natural resources.

Faster transportation is a result of __________.

• space exploration

• people staying home

• technology development

• not enough cars being produced

Which invention led to space exploration?

• train

• wheel

• rocket engine

• steam engine

Why were railroads an important invention?

• Travel across the country became slower.

• Trains could transport more resources and people.

• Traveling by train was more fun than a horse and carriage.

• People were running out of horses to use for transportation.

Match the transportation system to the problem it solved.

• goods and people quickly move around the

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• goods and people quickly move around the

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• goods and people quickly move around the

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The invention of the automobile made it easier for people to work farther from home.

• True

• False

Study the diagram. Which one best completes the diagram?

• People stop traveling

• People have more free time

• People ship goods by plane

• People stay in their neighborhoods