What is the primary advantage of electric vehicles (EVs) over conventional gasoline-powered cars?
a) Higher top speed
b) Lower emissions
c) Greater fuel efficiency
d) Larger passenger capacity
Which technology is commonly used in modern trains to reduce friction and increase speed?
a) Air suspension
b) Magnetic levitation
c) Hydraulic brakes
d) Diesel engines
What is the main benefit of autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) in road transport?
a) Increased fuel consumption
b) Reduced human driver error
c) Increased maintenance requirements
d) Slower travel times
What is the purpose of an air brake system in rail transport?
a) To increase speed
b) To control temperature
c) To stop or slow down trains
d) To reduce noise pollution
Which of the following is a key feature of high-speed trains like the Shinkansen?
a) Manual operation
b) Powered by renewable energy
c) Aerodynamic design
d) Traditional coal engines
Which type of fuel is most commonly used in modern commercial cargo ships?
a) Coal
b) Diesel
c) Solar power
d) Natural gas
What does the term “hydrofoil” refer to in water transport?
a) A type of large cargo ship
b) A vehicle that uses wings to lift above water at high speeds
c) A submarine technology
d) A type of riverboat
What is the main advantage of using LNG (liquefied natural gas) in maritime transport?
a) Higher fuel consumption
b) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
c) Increased operational costs
d) Increased cargo capacity
Which transportation technology is designed to reduce the environmental impact of road freight transport?
a) Electric trucks
b) Diesel-powered trains
c) Hybrid ships
d) Gasoline cars
What is the primary purpose of a differential in road vehicles?
a) To control air conditioning
b) To distribute power to the wheels
c) To improve fuel efficiency
d) To control the braking system
Which of the following is a technology used in rail transport to increase energy efficiency?
a) Regenerative braking
b) Electric tires
c) Hydraulic propulsion
d) Gas turbines
What does the term “bullet train” refer to in the context of rail transport?
a) A type of high-speed train
b) A type of freight transport vehicle
c) A manual train system
d) A train with a streamlined design for greater efficiency
What is the name of the technology used to lift ships above the water’s surface to reduce friction and increase speed?
a) Air cushion technology
b) Hydrofoils
c) Turbines
d) Paddle wheels
Which technology allows for driverless operation of trains on certain lines?
a) Automated train control systems
b) Hybrid propulsion
c) GPS satellite navigation
d) Diesel engines
Which technology is typically used to power container ships?
a) Wind power
b) Diesel engines
c) Electric motors
d) Nuclear power
What is the main environmental benefit of using hybrid-electric buses?
a) Increased speed
b) Reduced carbon emissions
c) Higher fuel consumption
d) Increased operational costs
Which type of vehicle uses hydrogen fuel cells for propulsion?
a) Electric cars
b) Hydrogen-powered buses
c) Diesel trucks
d) Solar-powered boats
What technology is commonly used to improve fuel efficiency in ships?
a) Wind turbines
b) Hull modifications
c) Solar panels
d) Diesel-electric hybrid systems
What is the key feature of autonomous ships?
a) They operate without a crew onboard
b) They are powered by solar energy
c) They are designed for passenger transport only
d) They use coal for fuel
What is a major challenge in the development of electric trucks for road transport?
a) Lack of infrastructure for charging
b) High fuel consumption
c) Limited cargo capacity
d) Slow speed
What type of propulsion system is used in modern high-speed rail systems like the Maglev?
a) Gas turbines
b) Electric motors with magnetic levitation
c) Diesel engines
d) Steam engines
Which technology has significantly reduced fuel consumption in modern ships?
a) Hybrid power systems
b) Solar-powered engines
c) Wind-assisted propulsion
d) Diesel-electric propulsion
What does the term “autonomous freight transport” refer to?
a) Trains carrying passengers without drivers
b) Cargo ships without a crew
c) Trucks and vans with driver assistance systems
d) Driverless trucks that carry goods
What is the purpose of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) in road vehicles?
a) To improve fuel efficiency
b) To prevent the wheels from locking during braking
c) To increase top speed
d) To control air conditioning
Which of the following is an advantage of using light rail transit systems?
a) High cost and long construction times
b) Minimal environmental impact and high efficiency
c) High fuel consumption
d) Limited capacity for passengers
What is the primary function of a GPS tracking system in water transport?
a) To monitor weather conditions
b) To navigate and track the position of the ship
c) To communicate with port authorities
d) To measure fuel consumption
What is the purpose of “rolling stock” in rail transport?
a) To refer to the engine power of the train
b) To describe the materials used to construct railroads
c) To refer to the train cars and engines used in the system
d) To describe the safety equipment on board
Which of the following technologies is being explored to make ships more fuel-efficient?
a) Solar sails
b) Hybrid battery propulsion
c) Wind-assisted propulsion
d) Diesel-electric engines
What does the term “automated cargo handling” in shipping refer to?
a) The use of robots and automated systems to load and unload goods
b) The use of crewless ships for cargo transport
c) The improvement of port safety systems
d) The manual labor used to carry goods in ports
Which technology has enhanced the efficiency of water transport by reducing friction?
a) Air-cushion vehicles
b) GPS navigation
c) Magnetic propulsion
d) Hydrofoils
What is the primary advantage of using LNG as a fuel for ships?
a) Increased cargo capacity
b) Cleaner and more sustainable fuel
c) Faster sailing times
d) Reduced operational costs
