DTM20353 Topic 1 Quiz

Transportation refers to:

• The process of manufacturing goods

• The movement of goods and people from place to place

• The establishment of new tourist destinations

• The preservation of cultural heritage

Which of the following is NOT a means of transport?

• Helicopters

• Bicycles

• Mountains

• Wagons

Transportation plays a role in tourism by:

• Limiting access to remote destinations

• Connecting tourists to destinations and attractions

• Reducing the need for accommodation services

• Replacing cultural experiences with transport experiences

An example of transport as a tourist attraction is:

• The Queen Mary II

• A local taxi service

• A mountain trekking trail

• A public bus route

How does transportation influence destination development?

• By restricting visitor access

• By improving connectivity and accessibility

• By increasing natural resource depletion

• By replacing local attractions

What was the first known mode of water transport?

• Log boats

• Modern rafts

• Paddleboats

• Steamships

When were horses domesticated for transport?

• 1000 BCE

• 4000 BCE

• 3000 CE

• 500 BCE

Who built the first successful steamship?

• Nicolas Cugnot

• Robert Fulton

• Isaac Peral

• Richard Trevithick

George Stephenson is known as the "Father of Railways" because:

• He invented the wheel

• He built the first steam-powered submarine

• He designed efficient steam locomotives and railways

• He created the first international railway system

What was the first electric-powered submarine?

• Turtle

• Plongeur

• Peral

• Nautilus