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Which term describes a group of physical parts that help people get from one place to another?
a) communities
b) transportation
c) transportation system
d) models

In the United States today, nearly every community and house hold is connected by a system of:
a) streets, highways, and road vehicles.
b) airports and airplanes.
c) railroads and trains.
d) ports and ships.

Which vehicle or set of vehicles would most likely transport a person wants to travel over 4,000 kilometers (about 2,485 miles)?
a) airplane only
b) bus only
c) train only
d) D. airplane, vehicle, or bus

Which transportation system is low-cost, uses no fossil fuels, and promotes physical fitness?
a) bus
b) bicycle
c) highways
d) airplanes

What factors influence a communities choice of a transportation system?
a) the cost
b) the convenience
c) the impact on the environment
d) all of the above

What is the advantage of using a freight train instead of an airplane to carry cargo?
a) cheaper
b) quicker
c) longer distances
d) more direct to consumers

Today, most ships that travel across the Pacific Ocean are carrying ____________.
a) cargo only
b) business travelers
c) both cargo and passengers
d) pleasure travelers

Which transportation system would be best for traveling long distances very quickly?
a) automobiles (cars)
b) ships
c) airplanes
d) bicycles

Which of the following forces affect the motion of transportation vehicles?
a) friction
b) weight
c) air resistance
d) all of the above

Which of the following would be a disadvantage of a transportation system?
a) reliable
b) low cost
c) creates air pollution
d) provides access to work and school

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