Describing Transportation: A Comprehensive Guide for Conversational English Learners

Question 1

Which actions can help reduce the environmental impact of transportation?

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Promoting public transportation and cycling

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Investing in renewable energy sources for transportation

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Encouraging walking and ride-sharing

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Building more highways and parking lots

Question 2

Which of the following modes of transport is primarily used for transporting goods across bodies of water?

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Cargo ship

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Motorcycle

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Train

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Bicycle

Question 3

In urban environments, what type of public transportation is most widely available?

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Bus

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Helicopter

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Plane

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Boat

Question 4

Which type of vehicle is designed specifically for transporting passengers through the air?

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Airplane

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Helicopter

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Train

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Bus

Question 5

What is the term used to describe a journey undertaken on a bicycle?

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Cycling

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Walking

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Flying

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Driving

Question 6

Which type of land vehicle is commonly used for personal travel?

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Car

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Boat

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Plane

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Train

Question 7

What term is used to refer to an individual who travels by foot?

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Pedestrian

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Cyclist

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Driver

Question 8

Which mode of transportation is used to move large quantities of goods over long distances?

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Shipping

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Walking

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Cycling

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Driving

Question 9

What is the name of the facility where passengers board or exit trains?

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Train station

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Airport

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Port

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Bus stop

Question 10

What is the name of the two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by pedaling?

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Bicycle

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Boat

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Train

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Car

Question 11

Which of the following public transportation options travels on rails?

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Train

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Car

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Bus

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Airplane

Question 12

Which vehicle is specifically designed to fly?

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Airplane

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Boat

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Train

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Car

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT considered a mode of water transportation?

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Car

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Boat

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Ferry

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Ship

Question 14

Which mode of transportation is known for being the fastest?

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Airplane

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Car

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Train

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Bus

Question 15

What is the term for a substantial vessel designed to transport passengers or freight across vast water bodies?

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Ship

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Canoe

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Ferry

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Boat

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to the industry of moving people and goods by air?

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Aviation

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Navigation

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Logistics

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Transportation

Question 17

Which of these vehicles solely relies on electricity as its power source?

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Electric Car

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Diesel Truck

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Hybrid Bus

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Gas-Powered Motorcycle

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of public transportation?

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Bicycle

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Subway

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Train

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Bus

Question 19

What is the primary role of a traffic light?

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To regulate the flow of vehicles

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To provide information to drivers

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To alert pedestrians

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To warn of road hazards

Question 20

Which mode of transportation is the fastest and most suitable for long-distance travel?

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Airplane

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Bus

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Train

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Bicycle

Question 21

What is the term used to describe a car journey where you make several stops along the way?

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Road trip

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Flight

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Commute

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Cruise

Question 22

Which mode of transportation is most commonly used for getting around large cities?

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Public transportation

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Walking

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Private car

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Bicycle

Question 23

Which sentence best describes a positive experience on a train journey?

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The train ride was smooth and comfortable, offering picturesque views.

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The train was dirty, noisy, and smelled unpleasant.

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The train was delayed and overcrowded, making the journey stressful.

Question 24

What is the most practical choice for avoiding traffic congestion during a short journey within a city?

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Bicycle

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Bus

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Airplane

Question 25

What is the typical mode of transportation used to navigate small towns or rural areas?

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Car

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Subway

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Train

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Airplane

Question 26

What is the specific term for the ticket you purchase to travel on a train?

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Train ticket

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Airplane ticket

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Bus pass

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Boarding pass

Question 27

Which mode of transportation is closely associated with luxury and leisure?

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Cruise ship

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Train

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Subway

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Bus

Question 28

What is the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation?

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Walking

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Airplane

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Car

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Train

Question 29

What is the designated area where you wait for a bus?

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Bus stop

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Train station

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Harbor

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Airport

Question 30

Which mode of transportation is known for its speed and efficiency on long journeys?

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Airplane

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Ferry

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Bus

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Bicycle

Question 31

What is the common phrase for getting off a train?

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Getting off

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Getting on

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Boarding

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Departing

Question 32

Which word describes a bus with many passengers?

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Packed

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Empty

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Quiet

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Spacious

Question 33

What do we call the person who drives a bus?

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Bus driver

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Captain

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Conductor

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Pilot

Question 34

If you travel by car, what might you need to pay for along the way?

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Tolls

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Fares

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Tickets

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Passes

Question 35

What kind of transportation would you use to travel across a large body of water?

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Ferry

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Train

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Helicopter

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Subway

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a typical form of public transportation?

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Private car

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Subway

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Bus

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Train

Question 37

Which transportation mode is known for its speed and efficiency?

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Plane

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Walking

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Bicycle

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Ship

Question 38

What is the part of a car that helps it move?

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Wheels

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Seat

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Steering wheel

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Engine

Question 39

What is one benefit of using public transportation?

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Reduced traffic congestion

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Less flexibility

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Increased pollution

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Higher cost

Question 40

What is the term for a designated path for cyclists?

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Bike lane

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Sidewalk

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Crosswalk

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Highway

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a safety precaution to take when driving?

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Texting while driving

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Obeying speed limits

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Using turn signals

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Wearing a seatbelt

Question 42

What is the term for a vehicle that carries passengers and is powered by an electric motor?

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Electric car

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Hybrid car

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Sports car

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Fuel-efficient car

Question 43

Which of the following is a disadvantage of traveling by train?

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Limited routes and schedules

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Speed and efficiency

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Comfort and convenience

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Affordability

Question 44

What is the name of the document that allows you to operate a vehicle?

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Driver's license

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Passport

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Birth certificate

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Social security card

Question 45

Which of the following is a type of water transportation?

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Boat

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Train

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Car

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Plane

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a type of land transportation?

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Boat

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Bus

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Train

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Car

Question 47

What is the best mode of transportation for traveling long distances quickly?

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Plane

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Boat

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Train

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Car

Question 48

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using public transportation?

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Limited Schedule

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Cost-effective

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Environmentally Friendly

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Convenient

Question 49

What type of transportation is best suited for transporting heavy goods?

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Truck

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Car

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Bicycle

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Bus

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of a renewable source of energy used in transportation?

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Electric Car

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Hybrid Car

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Diesel Truck

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Gas-powered Car

Question 51

What is a benefit of using bicycles as a mode of transportation?

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Health Benefits

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Expensive Maintenance

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Limited Range

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Time Consuming

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when choosing a mode of transportation?

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Fashion

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Convenience

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Environmental impact

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Cost

Question 53

What safety precaution should be taken when using public transportation?

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Be Aware of Surroundings

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Sleep in Unfamiliar Places

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Ride with Strangers

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Ignore Warnings

Question 54

Which of the following is a future trend in transportation?

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Autonomous Vehicles

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Steam Locomotives

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Horse-drawn Carriages

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Manual Transmission

Question 55

What is the most sustainable mode of transportation for short distances?

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Walking

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Car

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Train

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Plane