Bicycles Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 different types of early bicycles
A
- The Draisine
- The Velocipede
- The Penny Farthing
2
Q
What was another name for the Velocipede?
A
The bone shaker
3
Q
When was the Penny Farthing used?
A
In the 1870s
4
Q
Was the Penny Farthing safe?
A
No, people would ride very quickly but the bikes were dangerous because the cyclist would fall over easily
5
Q
What made the Safety Bicycle safer than the Penny Farthing?
A
The rider could sit lower down as the pedal was connected by a chain to the back wheel.
6
Q
Why is the bicycle still a popular mode of transport today?
A
It is a more affordable type of transport.
7
Q
Why will the bicycle be an important form of transport for the future?
A
It is still affordable. It doesn’t emit CO2 which is causing global
warming.
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