Types of Transportation: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Seventh Graders

Question 1

What is the most widely used mode of transportation in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Automobile

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Bus

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Train

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Bicycle

Question 2

What is a 'commuter train'?

Accepted Answer

A train that transports people to and from work or school

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A train that transports goods

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A train that carries tourists

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A train that is used for entertainment

Question 3

What is a 'hybrid vehicle'?

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A vehicle that uses both gasoline and electricity

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A vehicle that only uses electricity

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A vehicle that only uses gasoline

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A vehicle that uses solar energy

Question 4

What is a 'pedestrian'?

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A person walking

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A person riding a bicycle

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A person driving a car

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A person using public transportation

Question 5

Which transportation option is recognized for its reduced environmental impact?

Accepted Answer

Train

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Car

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Bus

Question 6

In a car, what is the primary function of brakes?

Accepted Answer

Slowing down or stopping the car

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Accelerating the car

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Changing the direction of the car

Question 7

Which of these is not considered a form of public transportation?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

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Bus

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Taxi

Question 8

Which mode of transportation is most vulnerable to delays caused by adverse weather conditions?

Accepted Answer

Plane

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Car

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Bus

Question 9

What part of a car is responsible for converting fuel into energy that allows the car to move?

Accepted Answer

Engine

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Wheels

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Transmission

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Steering wheel

Question 10

Which type of transportation is most suitable for long-distance travel on land?

Accepted Answer

Train

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Car

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Bicycle

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Scooter

Question 11

What term describes a vehicle designed to carry passengers along a specific route, making stops at designated locations?

Accepted Answer

Bus

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Taxi

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Private car

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Train

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of traffic signals?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the flow of traffic

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To provide lighting for drivers at night

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To indicate the speed limit

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To mark pedestrian crossings

Question 13

Which of the following is a common safety feature found in most modern cars?

Accepted Answer

Airbags

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Sunroof

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Leather seats

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Stereo system

Question 14

What is the designated path for cyclists to ride on?

Accepted Answer

Bike lane

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Sidewalk

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Highway

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Crosswalk

Question 15

Which mode of transportation is used to carry many passengers at once?

Accepted Answer

Bus

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Car

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Motorcycle

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Bicycle

Question 16

What is the term for a vehicle that runs on rails?

Accepted Answer

Train

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Car

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Bus

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Plane

Question 17

Which of these is NOT usually part of a car?

Accepted Answer

Wings

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Engine

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Wheels

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Steering wheel

Question 18

How do you politely request a bus ticket?

Accepted Answer

Can I have a ticket, please?

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How much is the ticket?

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Where can I buy a ticket?

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What time is the next bus?

Question 19

Which type of transportation is the fastest?

Accepted Answer

Plane

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Car

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Bus

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Train

Question 20

When riding a bus, what is an important safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Wear a seatbelt

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Stand up while the bus is moving

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Talk to the bus driver while he/she is driving

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Distract the other passengers

Question 21

Which of the following is a type of transportation that travels on land?

Accepted Answer

Bus

Accepted Answer

Train

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Boat

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Airplane

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Airplane

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Car

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Bus

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Train

Question 23

Which of the following transportation options travels on rails?

Accepted Answer

Train

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Car

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Bus

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Bicycle

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Personal car

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Bus

Answer

Train

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Airplane

Question 25

What is the most common mode of transportation for daily commutes in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Car

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Bus

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Train

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Bicycle

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a train?

Accepted Answer

Steering wheel

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Engine

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Tracks

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Carriage

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure when using public transportation?

Accepted Answer

Talking to strangers

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Staying alert and aware of your surroundings

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Sitting near the driver

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Hiding valuables

Question 28

Which of the following is a clean and renewable energy source used in some electric cars?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Gasoline

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Diesel fuel

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Natural gas

Question 29

Which vehicle can move on both land and water?

Accepted Answer

Amphibious vehicle

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Boat

Answer

Bicycle

Question 30

On a train, which part is designed for passengers to ride in?

Accepted Answer

Carriage

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Engine

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Caboose

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Locomotive

Question 31

What is a key difference between a bus and a trolley?

Accepted Answer

Trolleys run on electricity.

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Trolleys are smaller.

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Buses have fixed routes.

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Buses are always faster.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a common way to move around a town or city?

Accepted Answer

Sailing

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Walking

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Driving

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Riding a bike

Question 33

Which vehicle is most appropriate for traveling over rough, mountainous terrain?

Accepted Answer

Jeep

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Sedan

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Bus

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Train

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

Car

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Bus

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Train

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Subway

Question 35

What is the most common way to travel long distances?

Accepted Answer

Flying

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Walking

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Biking

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Driving

Question 36

Which of the following vehicles has two wheels?

Accepted Answer

Motorcycle

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Bus

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Car

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Truck

Question 37

Who drives a train?

Accepted Answer

Engineer

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Pilot

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Captain

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Conductor

Question 38

Which of the following is used to transport people on water?

Accepted Answer

Boat

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Car

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Train

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Plane

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a part of a car?

Accepted Answer

Wings

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Engine

Answer

Wheels

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Steering wheel

Question 40

What is the English translation for 'autobús'?

Accepted Answer

Bus

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Train

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Car

Question 41

What is the correct phrase for asking directions to the bus stop?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, where is the bus stop?

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How do I get to the bus station?

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Can you tell me how to get to the train station?

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a part of a car?

Accepted Answer

Propeller

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Engine

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Wheel

Question 43

What is the purpose of a seat belt in a car?

Accepted Answer

To protect passengers during accidents.

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To enhance the car's appearance.

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To secure luggage in the car.

Question 44

Which of the following is a type of water transportation?

Accepted Answer

Boat

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Plane

Answer

Train

Question 45

Which of the following is a type of animal transportation?

Accepted Answer

Horse

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Car

Answer

Plane

Question 46

What is the correct way to call a taxi?

Accepted Answer

Can I get a taxi?

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Excuse me, where can I find a bus?

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How do I get to the train station?

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

Car

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Bus

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Train

Question 48

What is the English word for a four-wheeled vehicle used to transport people?

Accepted Answer

Car

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Bike

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Train

Question 49

Which of the following is used to travel on railroad tracks?

Accepted Answer

Train

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Bus

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Ship

Question 50

What do you call a vehicle that carries passengers along a specific route?

Accepted Answer

Bus

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Car

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Plane

Question 51

Which of the following is the fastest way to travel?

Accepted Answer

Plane

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Bus

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Train

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a type of vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Computer

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Car

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Bus

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Airplane

Question 53

What is the most commonly used public transportation in urban areas?

Accepted Answer

Bus

Answer

Car

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Train

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Bicycle

Question 54

What is the primary purpose of a traffic light?

Accepted Answer

To manage the flow of traffic

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To indicate the speed limit

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To provide information about road conditions

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To warn drivers of upcoming hazards

Question 55

What is the name of the device used to measure the distance traveled by a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Odometer

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Speedometer

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Tachometer

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Voltmeter

Question 56

What is the component of a car that determines its direction?

Accepted Answer

Steering wheel

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Engine

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Brakes

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Seat belt

Question 57

Which of the following is a safety feature in modern cars?

Accepted Answer

Airbags

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Music player

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GPS navigation

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Sunroof

Question 58

What is the purpose of traffic signals?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of traffic

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To display the speed limit

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To indicate parking zones

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To alert drivers to road hazards

Question 59

Which form of transportation is primarily used for leisure activities?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

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School bus

Answer

Taxi

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Train

Question 60

What is the designated pathway for bicycles called?

Accepted Answer

Bike lane

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Bus route

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Carpool lane

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Sidewalk

Question 61

Which mode of transportation can accommodate the largest number of passengers?

Accepted Answer

Train

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Taxi

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Bicycle

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Private car