Maglev Train Reading

What makes maglev trains different from regular trains?

• They use magnets to move and float above the track.

• They have wheels like regular trains.

• They are slower than regular trains.

• They do not use electricity.

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How fast can maglev trains travel?

• 374 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

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Which countries have maglev trains?

• Japan, China, and South Korea

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

• France, Germany, and Italy

• India, Australia, and Brazil

What is necessary for maglev trains to operate?

• Electricity to power the magnets

• Wheels to move on the track

• Fuel like gasoline or diesel

• Solar panels on the train

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Why are maglev trains considered a great way to travel?

• They are fast and fun, showing how magnets and electricity work together.

• They are the cheapest mode of transportation.

• They are the most traditional form of travel.

• They require no maintenance.

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Do Maglev trains need to use magnets?

• No

• Yes

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Why do maglev trains float above the tracks?

• They use wheels

• Magnets push them up

• Cables pull them up

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Maglev train tracks are different from regular train tracks

• False

• True

Match the following

• 374 mile per hour

• Maglev stands for

• Magnetic Levitation

• Where can you find Maglev trains?

• Japan, China, South Korea

• How fast can maglev trains go?

• Magnets and electricity

• Why do maglev trains float?

• Magnets push them up

• What powers a Maglev train

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What makes a maglev train float?

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