Introduction to Technology

Chapter 22: Transportation Systems

Self Check Quiz

1
Railroad cars would be most likely to haul
A)coal.
B)electronics equipment.
C)computer software.
D)fresh strawberries.
2
Engine power is transferred to a car's wheels by the
A)hubcaps.
B)windshield.
C)motor.
D)transmission.
3
Maglev trains are extremely quiet because
A)the cars are sealed up extremely well.
B)the train cars sweep above the tracks without touching them.
C)the wheels and axles have precision ball bearings.
D)they employ a patented stealth system.
4
An oil-carrying ship with displacement of 400,000 tons could be termed a(n)
A)tugboat.
B)containership.
C)ocean liner.
D)supertanker.
5
Generally speaking what is the least expensive way to transport goods?
A)by water.
B)by air.
C)by land.
D)by rail.
6
What is the purpose of a helicopter's small tail rotor?
A)To enable hovering.
B)To keep the craft from spinning out of control.
C)To provide extra lift to get off the ground.
D)To control signaling movements performed by the tail.
7
In an automobile, a radio is an example of a(n)
A)input
B)process.
C)subsystem.
D)output.
8
Why do many school buses use diesel fuel?
A)Gasoline engines are not powerful enough.
B)Burning diesel fuel creates fewer emissions.
C)Diesel fuel does not burn as easily as gasoline, should a leak occur.
D)Diesel fuel is less expensive than gasoline.
9
What kind of truck would be most likely to deliver a load of lumber to a sawmill?
A)dump truck
B)pick-up truck
C)medium duty
D)tractor-trailer
10
What term is used to describe a small, open vessel?
A)boat
B)ship
C)yacht
D)schooner
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