Transport

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/transport

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 transport and why is it important?Transport moves people and goods from one place to another. It helps trade, creates jobs, and lets us visit new places.
2. How did the wheel and sail help early people travel?The wheel made carts easier to pull, and sails let ships go faster across oceans. Both helped people reach faraway places.

Logistics: The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Globalization: The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Decarbonization: The process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions.
Micromobility: Lightweight vehicles like bicycles and scooters used for short-distance travel, often in urban areas.