Modes of world Transportation

51.  What is, the term ,for a mode of transportation, that uses cables ,to transport vehicles, typically across rivers, or valleys,?

Ans. “Cable car, or aerial tramway”..

 

52.  Which country, is well-known, for its extensive network, of fjords, where ferry transportation, is common?

Ans. “Norway”..

 

53.  What is, the name ,of the first successful commercial steamship, which made its maiden voyage, in 1807?

Ans. “The Clermont or North River Steamboat”..

 

54.  Which city is, well-known, for its iconic yellow taxis, and its extensive subway system, well-known as the (Metro),?

Ans. “New York City”..

 

55.  What is, the term, for a mode of transportation, that combines elements of cycling, and skiing, typically used ,in snowy, or icy conditions?

Ans. “Fat biking”..

 

56. Who is, credited with inventing, the first successful helicopter?

Ans. “Igor Sikorsky”..

 

57.  Which river, is the longest, in the world, by length?

Ans. “The Nile River”..

 

58.  What is, the term, for a transportation system, that operates on a schedule, typically with fixed routes ,and stops, but allows passengers, to request deviations, from the route,?

Ans. “Flex-route ,or flexible transit”..

 

59.  Which city, is well-known, for its extensive network, of canals, and is often called the “City of Water”?

Ans. “Venice, Italy”..

 

60.  What is, the name ,of the first commercial jet airliner, introduced in 1952?

Ans. “The de Havilland Comet”..

 

61.  What is, the term, for a mode of transportation ,that uses a combination of human power ,and electric assistance?

Ans. “Electric bicycles, (e-bikes)”..

 

62.  Which country, is home to the world’s busiest port, in terms, of total cargo throughput?

Ans. “China (Port of Shanghai)”..

 

63.  What is, the name, of the longest railway tunnel,in the world, connecting Switzerland, and Italy?

Ans.  “The Gotthard Base Tunnel”..

 

64.  Which city, is well-known, for its iconic red double-decker buses ,and black taxi cabs?

Ans. “London, United Kingdom”..

 

65.  What is, the term ,for a transportation system, that operates ,on a single track, with two-way traffic alternating, in the same lane?

Ans.“Single-track railway”..

66.  Who is ,credited with, inventing, the first practical electric tramway system,?

Ans. “Werner von Siemens”..

 

67.  Which river, serves as a natural border ,between the United States ,and Canada,?

Ans. “The St. Lawrence River”..

 

68.  What is, the term, for a mode of, transportation, that uses, a combination of rail, and road systems to transport freight containers,?

Ans.“Intermodal transportation”..

 

69.  Which city is, well-known, for its extensive network, of elevated highways, including the well known “Shuto Expressway”?

Ans. “Tokyo, Japan”..

70.  What is ,the name ,of the first successful commercial jet airliner, to enter service, introduced in 1952, by BOAC?

Ans. “The de Havilland Comet”.

 

71.  What is, the term, for a transportation system, that uses magnetic levitation, to suspend ,and propel vehicles ,along a guideway?

Ans. “Maglev ,(Magnetic Levitation) transportation”..

 

72.  Which city ,is regarded for its extensive network ,of water taxis, well-known ,locally as, (vaporetti,?

Ans. “Venice, Italy”..

 

73.  What is, the name, of the first commercial jet airliner, to exceed the speed of sound, in level flight?

Ans. “The Concorde”..

 

74.  Which river, serves as the natural border, between the United States, and Mexico for much of its length,?

Ans. “The Rio Grande”..

 

75.  What is, the term, for a transportation system, that allows passengers, to board ,and alight buses, at any point ,along a predetermined route, without the need ,for designated stops,?

Ans. “Flexible transit ,or demand-responsive transit”..