Transport: How We Get Around - Geography Quiz for Year 6

Question 1

How has transportation contributed to the spread of ideas and cultural practices worldwide?

Accepted Answer

By facilitating travel and enabling people to experience different cultures

Accepted Answer

By transporting goods and cultural artifacts across borders

Answer

By connecting people exclusively through video calls and social media

Answer

By fostering economic growth in all countries

Question 2

What is the quickest way to travel long distances?

Accepted Answer

Flying in a plane

Answer

Driving a car

Answer

Taking a train

Answer

Riding a bus

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of road transport?

Accepted Answer

Train

Answer

Car

Answer

Bus

Answer

Bicycle

Question 4

Which of the following energy sources is used to power some electric vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Electricity

Answer

Petrol

Answer

Diesel

Answer

Natural gas

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of road feature designed to slow vehicles down?

Accepted Answer

Speed bumps

Answer

Roundabouts

Answer

Traffic lights

Answer

Zebra crossings

Question 6

What is the main purpose of the Highway Code in the UK?

Accepted Answer

To provide guidance on road safety.

Answer

To enforce traffic laws.

Answer

To design new roads.

Answer

To maintain existing roads.

Question 7

What is a modal shift in transport?

Accepted Answer

A change in the type of transport used.

Answer

A change in the way people travel.

Answer

A change in the location of transport.

Answer

A change in the frequency of transport.

Question 8

What is the purpose of a transport survey?

Accepted Answer

To collect information about how people travel.

Answer

To design new transport systems.

Answer

To enforce traffic laws.

Answer

To educate people about transport.

Question 9

Which type of transportation has the smallest carbon footprint?

Accepted Answer

Cycling

Answer

Air travel

Answer

Driving a car

Answer

Using public transport

Question 10

What is the main purpose of a road network?

Accepted Answer

To transport goods and people

Answer

To provide recreational opportunities

Answer

To generate revenue for the government

Answer

To improve air quality

Question 11

In the UK, which organization oversees the railways?

Accepted Answer

Network Rail

Answer

National Rail

Answer

Train Operating Companies

Answer

Department for Transport

Question 12

Why are high-speed rail lines primarily constructed?

Accepted Answer

To reduce travel time

Answer

To increase capacity

Answer

To improve safety

Answer

To reduce traffic congestion

Question 13

Which of these is a benefit of using public transport?

Accepted Answer

Less air pollution

Answer

More traffic congestion

Answer

Higher travel costs

Answer

Less freedom

Question 14

Which way of traveling is least harmful to the environment?

Accepted Answer

Cycling

Answer

Driving a car

Answer

Flying

Answer

Sailing

Question 15

Which transport option is best for traveling long distances?

Accepted Answer

Flying

Answer

Walking

Answer

Cycling

Answer

Driving a car

Question 16

If you want to travel a long distance across different countries, which mode of transport is the most suitable choice?

Accepted Answer

Plane

Answer

Train

Answer

Bus

Answer

Car

Question 17

What is the name of the system that controls and manages air traffic?

Accepted Answer

Air Traffic Control

Answer

Air Navigation System

Answer

Flight Control Center

Answer

Airway Management System

Question 18

When traveling long distances, which mode of transport is the most suitable?

Accepted Answer

Riding a train

Answer

Driving a car

Answer

Cycling

Answer

Walking

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using public transport?

Accepted Answer

Increased costs

Answer

Lower air pollution

Answer

Reduced traffic congestion

Answer

Greater convenience

Question 20

What is the term for a group of connected roads?

Accepted Answer

Network

Answer

Highway

Answer

Route

Answer

Junction

Question 21

Which of the following is a source of energy that does not run out and can be used to power electric vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Wind power

Answer

Fossil fuels

Answer

Nuclear power

Answer

Coal

Question 22

What is the purpose of a traffic light?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of traffic

Answer

To show the speed limit

Answer

To give information about road conditions

Answer

To mark pedestrian crossings

Question 23

Which of the following does NOT affect the choice of transport?

Accepted Answer

Favorite color

Answer

Price

Answer

Time

Answer

Weather

Question 24

Which is a key advantage of road transport over other modes like trains or ships?

Accepted Answer

Road transport can reach more destinations.

Answer

Road transport is usually faster.

Answer

Road transport has lower operating costs.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using public transport?

Accepted Answer

It is always on time and reliable.

Answer

It is often cheaper than driving.

Answer

It can be more convenient than driving.

Answer

It reduces pollution and traffic congestion.

Question 26

Sarah needs to get to school. Which of these is NOT a way she can travel to school?

Accepted Answer

Computer

Answer

Bus

Answer

Bicycle

Question 27

Which type of transport is the fastest?

Accepted Answer

Airplane

Answer

Walking

Answer

Cycling

Answer

Car

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a type of public transport?

Accepted Answer

Car

Answer

Bus

Answer

Train

Answer

Taxi

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a way to travel?

Accepted Answer

Using a computer

Answer

Driving a car

Answer

Riding a bike

Answer

Taking a train

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a type of land transport?

Accepted Answer

Airplane

Answer

Car

Answer

Bus

Answer

Train

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of traffic lights?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of traffic

Answer

To indicate road closures

Answer

To provide information to drivers

Answer

To deter speeding

Question 32

What do we call the movement of people and goods within a city or town?

Accepted Answer

Urban transport

Answer

Public transport

Answer

Intercity transport

Answer

International transport

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Boat

Answer

Car

Answer

Train

Answer

Bicycle

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of a traffic light?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of traffic

Answer

To indicate the speed limit

Answer

To warn drivers of hazards

Answer

To provide information to drivers

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a job related to transportation?

Accepted Answer

Doctor

Answer

Bus driver

Answer

Pilot

Answer

Train conductor

Question 36

What is the main difference between a canal and a river?

Accepted Answer

A canal is man-made, while a river is natural.

Answer

A river is man-made, while a canal is natural.

Answer

A canal is wider than a river.

Answer

A river is wider than a canal.

Question 37

Which of the following is generally the fastest mode of transport?

Accepted Answer

Plane

Answer

Car

Answer

Train

Answer

Ship

Question 38

Which of these is a renewable energy source that can be used to power vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

Answer

Petrol

Answer

Diesel

Answer

Natural gas

Question 39

What term describes the movement of people and goods from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Transport

Answer

Logistics

Answer

Distribution

Answer

Trade

Question 40

What is the name of the system that helps vehicles move safely and efficiently on roads?

Accepted Answer

Traffic management system

Answer

Navigation system

Answer

Public transport system

Answer

Road infrastructure

Question 41

Which international organization is responsible for regulating air transport?

Accepted Answer

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Answer

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Answer

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Answer

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Question 42

Which of these is considered the most environmentally friendly mode of transport?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

Answer

Car

Answer

Train

Answer

Plane

Question 43

Which of these is not a type of land transport?

Accepted Answer

Plane

Answer

Car

Answer

Bus

Answer

Bicycle

Question 44

What do we call the movement of people and things from one place to another?

Accepted Answer

Transport

Answer

Logistics

Answer

Delivery

Answer

Movement

Question 45

Which group is in charge of making rules for planes?

Accepted Answer

International Civil Aviation Organization

Answer

World Health Organization

Answer

United Nations

Answer

European Space Agency

Question 46

What's the name for all the roads and train tracks in a place?

Accepted Answer

Infrastructure

Answer

Transit

Answer

Logistics

Answer

Movement

Question 47

What's the main reason we use traffic lights and signs?

Accepted Answer

To control traffic

Answer

To give out tickets

Answer

To help drivers

Answer

To stop accidents

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a form of road transportation?

Accepted Answer

Train

Answer

Bus

Answer

Car

Answer

Truck

Question 49

Which type of transport is best suited for traveling a long distance quickly?

Accepted Answer

Plane

Answer

Bus

Answer

Train

Answer

Car

Question 50

How can the government encourage people to use more sustainable modes of transport?

Accepted Answer

Improving public transport services

Answer

Reducing taxes on car ownership

Answer

Banning the use of petrol and diesel vehicles

Answer

Increasing the cost of electric vehicles

Question 51

What is the name of the network that connects different parts of a country by road and rail?

Accepted Answer

Transport network

Answer

National grid

Answer

Motorway system

Answer

Highway system

Question 52

What is the main purpose of a traffic light?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of traffic

Answer

To show the speed limit

Answer

To warn of hazards

Answer

To give directions