Basic Infrastructure Concepts

Water Supply

• System for delivering water to homes.

• A method for purifying water.

• A type of irrigation system.

• A process for collecting rainwater.

Public Infrastructure

• Owned by government, for public use.

• Privately owned, for personal use.

• Funded by private donations, for community use.

• Managed by non-profit organizations, for limited access.

Electricity

• Power supply for homes, businesses.

• A type of renewable energy source.

• A method of storing energy.

• A form of energy used in transportation.

Gas Services

• Provides natural gas for heating, cooking.

• Supplies electricity for appliances.

• Delivers water for plumbing needs.

• Offers internet services for connectivity.

Utilities

• Water, electricity, gas services.

• Internet and cable services.

• Transportation services.

• Waste management services.

Communication

• Internet, telephone, postal services.

• Television, radio, newspapers.

• Face-to-face conversations, body language.

• Social media, video conferencing, chat apps.

Roads

• Paths for vehicles, essential for travel.

• Places where pedestrians walk.

• Areas designated for bicycles only.

• Locations for parking vehicles.

Transportation

• Roads, bridges, railways, airports.

• Cars, bicycles, motorcycles, scooters.

• Ships, boats, submarines, yachts.

• Airplanes, helicopters, drones, gliders.

Airports

• Facilities for airplanes, air travel.

• Places where trains operate.

• Locations for bus transportation.

• Areas designated for parking vehicles.

Types of Infrastructure

• Transportation, communication, utilities.

• Education, healthcare, finance.

• Agriculture, mining, tourism.

• Manufacturing, retail, real estate.