Road

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/road

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary pavement materials?Asphalt concrete (bitumen and aggregates) and Portland cement concrete
2. What is the historical paving techniques?Ancient Roman roads utilized layered construction of stone, gravel, and sand
3. Why did the Romans build roads?The Romans built roads to move soldiers, trade goods, and keep their empire connected. Their roads were straight and made of stone and gravel, so they lasted a long time.
4. How are modern roads made?Modern roads are built with layers: a base, a middle layer, and a top layer of asphalt or concrete. Engineers add drainage and safety signs so cars can travel safely.

Bitumen: A black, viscous binder derived from petroleum, used in asphalt concrete for roads.
Grade-Separated Intersections: Interchanges where roads cross at different levels, eliminating traffic lights and improving flow.
Supply Chain: The entire process of producing and delivering a product or service to a customer.