Transport On Land-grade 4

Question 1

Who invented the first bicycle and in what year?

Answer 1

A German man called BAron Von Drais in 1817

Question 2

Describe the first bicycle

Answer 2

It had 2 wheels mounted on a frame.it was made of wood. It had no pedals so you had to use your feet to move and stir from the front wheel.

Question 3

When was the second type of bicycle invented? What was it called and how was it improved from the first?

Answer 3

In the 1860’s. The bicycles had pedals and steel wheels. It was called a boneshaker.

Question 4

What was inverted in 1870?

Answer 4

The penny Farthing

Question 5

Describe the penny farthing.

Answer 5

It was the first machine made completely from metal.it was more comfortable than the boneshaker. It had a small back wheel and a huge front wheel with solid rubber tires.

Question 6

From when did the safety bicycle become popular?

Answer 6

The 1880’s

Question 7

Why do you think the safety bicycle was mor e popular than the penny farthing?

Answer 7

The riders feet could touch the ground making it easier to stop. It was also the first bicycle suitable for women.

Question 8

What did Susan B say about cycling?

Answer 8

It gives the women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance.

Question 9

Who designed and built the first practical motor car and when?

Answer 9

A German engineer Karl Benz in 1885

Question 10

Who went on the first long distance car trip and in what year?

Answer 10

Karl Benz wife with her 2 sons in 1888.

Question 11

What did Henry Ford build?

Answer 11

The first car factory

Question 12

When was the first car factory built and where?

Answer 12

In 1903 in the USA

Question 13

How has public transport improved around Johannesburg?

Answer 13

With the rapid railways system that opened in June 2010.

Question 14

Which parts of Gauteng does the railway link?

Answer 14

Johannesburg, Pretoria and OR Tambo International airport

Question 15

Why do people like using motorbikes and scooter in the city?

Answer 15

It is cheaper than cars and easier to get parking and through traffic jams.

Question 16

What is the disadvantage of using a motorbike?

Answer 16

Rainy weather and there is no place to loads things.

Question 17

What has led to the informal public transport system?

Answer 17

Not enough convenient public transport in all the cities.

Question 18

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of the mini bus taxis.

Answer 18

Advantage: they are cheaper and available at more places
Disadvantage: they are overcrowded and not always roadworthy.

Question 19

Many people use buses to get around the city. What has th SA government promise with the new bus stations?

Answer 19

They are safe,comfortable, protected from the weather and easier for deaf, blind, children, wheel chair an old people.

Question 20

What do refrigerated trucks transport?

Answer 20

Perishable goods like, dairy, frozen, fruit and vegetables

Question 21

From early as when people were using two- wheeled machines?

Answer 21

As early as the 1800’s

Question 22

What do freight trains carry?

Answer 22

Goods instead of people.

Question 23

Where do freight trains transport coal to in SA?

Answer 23

Mpumalanga to Richards Bay

Question 24

In 2000 what program did the city of CT start?

Answer 24

To check Diesel engine vehicles are kept in good condition. Cars that are serviced regularly give off less pollution

Question 25

How do cars cause pollution?

Answer 25

They give off gases in their exhaust fumes that are bad for their environment.the gases break down the ozone layer.