Travel and Transportation Vocabulary

What is the term for the daily journey to work or school?

• commute

• travel

• trip

• journey

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Define infrastructure in the context of transportation.

• Transportation infrastructure includes only the financial aspects of transport systems.

• Transportation infrastructure refers only to the vehicles used for transport.

• Transportation infrastructure encompasses the physical and organizational structures needed for the transportation of people and goods.

• Infrastructure in transportation is solely about road maintenance.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What are examples of public transport?

• Motorcycles

• Cars

• Buses, trains, subways, trams, ferries

• Bicycles

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does traffic congestion refer to?

• Traffic congestion is caused by road construction only.

• Traffic congestion refers to the speed limit on highways.

• Traffic congestion is the absence of vehicles on the road.

• Traffic congestion refers to the overcrowding of vehicles on roadways, causing delays and reduced speeds.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is carpooling?

• Carpooling is a method of public transportation.

• Carpooling involves renting a car for a single trip.

• Carpooling is when you drive alone to your destination.

• Carpooling is the practice of sharing a car journey with others.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

How does tourism differ from regular travel?

• Tourism focuses on leisure and cultural experiences, while regular travel can serve various purposes.

• Regular travel is always more expensive than tourism.

• Tourism is only about visiting historical sites.

• Tourism is primarily for business purposes.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is meant by sustainable travel?

• Travel that focuses solely on luxury accommodations.

• Tourism that ignores local cultures and traditions.

• Sustainable travel is tourism that prioritizes environmental protection, local community support, and cultural preservation.

• A type of travel that promotes mass tourism and environmental degradation.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a subway system?

• A subway system is a system of elevated walkways connecting buildings.

• A subway system is a network of bicycles available for public use.

• A subway system is a type of bus service that operates on city streets.

• A subway system is a rapid transit system that operates trains on fixed routes, primarily underground, to transport passengers in urban areas.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What are bicycle lanes used for?

• Bicycle lanes are used for cycling.

• Storage for bicycles

• Parking for cars

• Walking paths for pedestrians

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RI.K.7

What is the purpose of an airport shuttle?

• To facilitate cargo transport between cities.

• To offer hotel accommodations near the airport.

• To transport passengers to and from the airport.

• To provide food services at the airport.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A