10 Questions
Which term is derived from the Latin trans ('across') and portare ('to carry')?
Transport
What is the application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operation, and management of facilities for any mode of transportation?
Transportation Engineering
Which mode of transportation is a sub-discipline of civil engineering and industrial engineering?
Transportation Engineering
What are examples of water-transportation?
Ships, boats
Based on accessibility, mobility, cost, and tonnage, what are evaluated for merits and demerits?
Highways, Railways, Airways
Transportation engineering is the application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operation, and management of facilities for any mode of transportation.
True
The term 'transport' is derived from the Latin words 'trans' meaning 'across' and 'portare' meaning 'to carry'.
True
Air-transportation is not considered a sub-discipline of civil engineering or industrial engineering.
False
Highways are evaluated for merits and demerits based on accessibility, mobility, cost, and tonnage.
True
Ships and boats are examples of air-transportation.
False
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