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CIVE 4391 Transportation Engineering Introduction Quiz

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What is the definition of Transportation System according to Papacostas?

The movement of people and goods to meet the basic needs of society (correct)

The efficient flow of traffic on roads and highways

The availability of public transportation services

The provision of transportation infrastructure

What is the main focus of Transportation Engineering?

Applying scientific principles to transportation system planning and management (correct)

Managing public transportation schedules

Designing efficient traffic signals

Constructing new highways and roads

What was the condition of early roads in the nineteenth century?

Paved and well-maintained

Fully equipped with modern traffic signs

Unpaved and primitive (correct)

Efficiently handling a large volume of traffic

Which statement best describes the purpose of a transportation system?

Facilitating the timely participation in desired activities by overcoming geographical barriers Signup and view all the answers

What does Transportation Engineering primarily involve?

Applying scientific principles to improve transportation system efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best exemplifies the need for transportation?

A family's journey to seek a better life in another country Signup and view all the answers

What mode of transportation slowly emerged as a new mode during the same period in which canals were being built?

Railroad transportation Signup and view all the answers

When was the historic flight of the Wright Brothers that launched a new mode of transportation?

1903 Signup and view all the answers

What did the journey of 37m over the sands of North Carolina by the Wright Brothers demonstrate?

The potential for air transportation Signup and view all the answers

During which period were canals the dominant mode of transportation?

1800-1840 Signup and view all the answers

What did the introduction of steamboat travel in the United States lead to?

The development of waterway transportation Signup and view all the answers

What did the Erie Canal serve for freight and passengers?

Low-cost transportation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of efficient transportation according to the text?

Stabilization of prices in different markets Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals' choice of transportation mode depend on according to the text?

Time, cost, comfort, and convenience Signup and view all the answers

What did the steam-powered railroad train provide superior service characteristics of according to the text?

Time, cost, and reliability Signup and view all the answers

What did the successful voyage of the North River Steamboat lead to?