Modes of Transportation

The definition of the Transportation System is...

• the system of roadways in a city

• the various means of moving goods or people from place to place

• the various means of moving vehicles around a city or town

• infrastructure that includes roads and railroad

The largest negative impact of the transportation industry is...

• Slow travel

• Too many stop signs and lights

• People getting in accidents

• Air pollution

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of rail travel (train travel)?

• It is fuel efficient

• It reduces the amount of car accidents

• It is a more convenient way to travel

• It has a smaller impact on the environment than other modes of travel

Road pricing systems such as tolls were introduced to automobile transportation areas in order to...

• Cut down on traffic in congested areas

• Pay for materials and goods shipping costs

• Move more people into the area

• Keep track of who was traveling

In Venice the ____________ is used to bring tourists around on their water ______________ .

• gondola, canals

• gondola, boats

• kayak, canals

• kayak, boats

A very convenient way to travel from country to country over long distances in a short time is to use the ____________ .

• sampan

• airplane

• bicycle

• motorbike

In places where there are extensive river and waterways, the _____________ is used as the common mode of transportation..

• car

• airplane

• river boat

• motorbike

Some people who love adventure with some risks take to the air using a(n) ________________ that is wind or motor operated.

• airship

• airplane

• air glider

• aerofoil

A favourite alternative to the air balloon is the

• airplane.

• air ship.

• aerofoil.

• aerodrome.

_______________ is a very relaxing and enjoyable form of vacationing at your own pace while being able to drop in on some coastal cities.

• Ocean liner

• Sampan

• Kayak

• Chinese junk