China's High-Speed Rail Facts

The video discusses the Chinese New Year, highlighting the world's largest human migration as families reunite. It also covers China's high-speed rail system, which has revolutionized travel with its extensive network and advanced technology. An engineer shares insights into the development of this rail system, emphasizing its significance in transforming transportation in China.

What is the Chinese New Year migration often compared to in the West?

• Easter

• Christmas

• Halloween

• Thanksgiving

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Beijing on the high-speed rail?

• 14 hours

• 10 hours

• 5 hours

• 8 hours

What is the approximate speed of the high-speed trains in China?

• 180 miles an hour

• 120 miles an hour

• 200 miles an hour

• 150 miles an hour

How many Chinese cities are connected by the high-speed rail network?

• 100

• 150

• 250

• 200

What material is used to design the high-speed trains to achieve top speeds?

• Plastic

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Lightweight composite

Approximately how many riders use the high-speed trains daily?

• 2.5 million

• 4 million

• 3 million

• 1 million

In what year did the development of China's high-speed rail begin?

• 2004

• 2007

• 2010

• 2000

What alternative does the high-speed rail provide according to the engineer?

• Space travel

• Road and air travel

• Bicycle travel

• Sea travel