🚗 Part 1: Transport Knowledge Check

1. Which transport mode is best for moving heavy cargo across oceans?

Road transport (lorries)

Air transport (aeroplanes)

Water transport (cargo ships)

Rail transport (freight trains)

2. What are the main criteria people consider when choosing transport? (Tick all that apply)

Speed

Cost

Environmental impact

Safety

Distance

Accessibility

3. Which transport mode produces the most carbon emissions per passenger?

Walking

Cycling

Train

Aeroplane

4. Pipeline transport is mainly used for:

Moving people between cities

Transporting oil and gas

Carrying fresh food

Moving fragile electronics

✈️ Part 2: Advantages and Disadvantages

5. Complete the table below using the word bank to help you.

Word Bank: expensive, flexible, pollution, fast, congestion, weather delays, capacity, infrastructure costs, emissions, healthy, limited range, cost-effective, slow, security, door-to-door

Transport Mode	One Advantage	One Disadvantage
Road Transport (cars, lorries, buses)	_________________	_________________
Rail Transport (trains)	_________________	_________________
Air Transport (aeroplanes)	_________________	_________________
Water Transport (ships, ferries)	_________________	_________________
Walking/Cycling	_________________	_________________

6. Choose ONE transport scenario and explain which mode you would use and why:

• Moving 500 tonnes of coal from Newcastle to London
• A family holiday from Manchester to Spain
• Daily commute of 3 miles in a city centre

Chosen scenario: _________________________________

7. Explain why environmental impact is becoming more important when choosing transport modes.

🌍 Part 3: Extension Challenge

8. Research Task: Choose one transport innovation (e.g., electric cars, high-speed rail, cargo drones) and explain how it reduces traditional transport disadvantages.

9. Design Challenge: In the space below, sketch and label a sustainable transport solution for your local area.