
Understanding Amtrak and Passenger Rail in the United States

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Geography
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9th - 10th Grade
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Nancy Jackson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which countries have developed extensive high-speed rail networks, contrasting with the U.S.?
Australia and Canada
South Africa and Mexico
China and India
Brazil and Russia
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key factor in the decline of passenger rail in the United States?
The expansion of bicycle lanes
The popularity of ocean liners
The rise of the automobile industry
The invention of the steam engine
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary challenge Amtrak faces in expanding its network?
Ownership of rail lines by freight companies
Competition from bus services
High cost of train tickets
Lack of interest from the public
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the population density of China compare to that of the United States?
China is about four times as dense as the U.S.
China is about twice as dense as the U.S.
China is less dense than the U.S.
China and the U.S. have similar population densities
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major geographical challenge for building high-speed rail in the western U.S.?
Rocky Mountains and deserts
Dense forests
Large lakes and rivers
Frequent earthquakes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant barrier to laying new rail tracks in the U.S.?
Strong property rights
Lack of steel production
Limited government interest
High labor costs
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which regional high-speed rail project aims to connect major cities in California?
Brightline Rail
Northeast Corridor Express
California High-Speed Rail
Texas Bullet Train
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