Modes of Transport

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Modes of Transport: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Diesel as a Fuel, Bullock Cart, Tangas, Petrol as a Fuel, Modes of Travel, Fuels for Vehicles and, Carriages of Train

Important Questions on Modes of Transport

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The car is a living thing as it consumes fuel for energy.

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What type of fuel is used in the vehicles given below?

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From where do we get petroleum products?

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Below given are some means of transport, write down the fuel used and distance covered per litre.

Means of transport Fuel used Distance covered per litre
Scooter    
Truck    
Train    
Aeroplane    

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How did you travel, on foot or by any vehicle?

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Ritu saw many kinds of vehicles at the level-crossing. Which of them run on diesel or petrol?    

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There are several train carriages to carry passengers.

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Train carriages are connected to each other.

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What is a train carriage?

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A truck runs on:

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The names of some vehicles are given below. Make a table in your notebook and complete it.

Name of the vehicle

 Capacity of the Fuel Tank

(quantity of fuel in litres)

 Distance (in km) it covers in 1L of petrol/diesel  
Motorcycle    
Scooter    
Car    
Jeep    
Bus    
Truck    
Tractor    

 

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It is an environment-friendly fuel.

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Nowadays, many _____ travel at a supersonic speed.

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Name three substances that have energy stored in them, which can be utilised by us by burning these substances. What are these substances called?

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Choose the right word and fill in the blank:

Coal and petrol have energy stored in them. They are called _____. (foods/ fuels)

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Have you ever visited any hill station? Write its name.  

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The distance between two cities A and B can be covered by flight, train, bus or car. Look at the table given below, and find the unknown time in each of the following modes of transportation.

Mode of transportation Departure time Arrival time Time taken
Train 4:30 pm 09:30 pm  
Car 04:00 am   9 hours
Bus    05:30 am 11 hours 30 minutes
Flight 11:00 am 12:30 pm  

Using the above table, answer the question given below.

If the train gets delayed by 1 hour 30 minutes due to fog, then at what time will it arrive at the destination? Write the time using the format HH:MM with am or pm.

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Fill in the blank with a suitable answer:

Aeroplanes land at and take off from _____ (Railway stations/Airports).

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_____ are materials burnt to obtain energy.