CHAPTER - 12
Conquering Distances
EXERCISE
(Question/Answer)
Highlights
(i) Fill in the blanks.
(ii) Tick the correct option
(iii) Answer the following questions.
Fill in the blanks
( Exercise )
1. People ___________ from one place to another for different reasons.
2. A large number of people travel for ___________.
3. Many members of family get together to celebrate ___________.
4. ___________ travel is not as costly as air travel.
5. Do not use a ___________ if you have to go to closeby place.
Answer
(1) travel
(2) business
(3) festivals
(4) Road
(5) vehicle
Tick the correct option.
( Exercise )
1. Who invented the first airplane?
2. Which is the most expensive mode of transport?
3. Which means of transport uses animal energy?..................................... 4. The progress in the means of transport is closely related to the invention of-
Answer
(i)Wright Brothers
(ii) Airways
(iii)Tonga
(iv) Wheel
Answer the following questions.
( Exercise )
1. Why do people migrate?
Answer: People migrate to other cities or countries for-
- better opportunities.
- better weather condition.
- and for business.
2. How did the invention of wheel change the life of man?
Answer: Invention of wheels change the life of man in many ways:-
- The invention of wheel enabled man to make a cart and load heavy goods on it.
- The transportation of people and goods become easier.
3. Why are railways better than airways? Give two reasons.
Answer: Railways are better than Airways because of following reasons:
- Railways can carry many passengers and tones of goods at one time.
- We can travel over short as well as long distances in a train.
- Railways are cheaper than the Airways.
4. Mention two ways by which you can help your family to save fuel.
Answer: Two ways by which you can help your family to save fuel are:
- We can walk or use a bicycle if we have to cover a short distance.
- But if it is long distances, we can travel by a bus or metros instead of a car.
5. Metros are an important means of public transport in cities. List the advantages.
Answer: The advantages of metros are as follows:
- It is a cheap mode of transport.
- It is environmental friendly.
- It saves our valuable time.
- It is a comfortable mode of transport.
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