book 1 part 1

What was one goal of building the Suramadu Bridge?

• To boost regional fashion and trends
• To create a scenic walking route
• To improve travel between two areas
• To launch new train services
• To remove toll stations entirely

What is one problem megaprojects often face?

• They attract too many tourists
• They reduce job availability
• They come with higher costs and delays
• They rely too much on paper maps
• They end before the deadline

What does the Channel Tunnel connect?

• Brazil and Argentina
• Canada and the USA
• England and France
• Norway and Denmark
• Italy and Germany

What concern do some people have about Hambantota’s port?

• Poor lighting at night
• Too popular with travelers
• Might not be used very much
• Only allow local ships
• All made from recycled metal

Why worry about Hambantota’s financial future?

• No permits
• Few jobs created
• Government borrowed a lot
• Site too crowded
• Meant for farming

What material did Australia’s NBN plan reuse?

• Wooden poles
• Satellite dishes
• Copper wires
• Plastic pipes
• Fiber cables

What caused land price rise near Suramadu Bridge?

• School expansion
• Tourism ads
• Business interest
• Farm subsidies
• Job drop

Big Dig cost issue?

• Far beyond budget
• Winter shutdown
• Tree removal
• Tourist confusion
• Phone delays

Competing transport to California’s HSR?

• Cargo ships
• Rockets
• Cars and planes
• Scooters
• Zip lines

Who benefits from rural Internet?

• City chefs
• Teens on farms
• Museum visitors
• Library users
• Train passengers