Different Means of Transport

1.Explain the Three Types of Rail Gauges.

   Rail gauge can be of four types-

  • Broad Gauge Rail: The distance between two tracks is 1676 millimetres in broad railway gauges.
  • Metre Gauge Rail: The distance between two tracks is 1000 millimetres in metre railway gauges.
  • Narrow Gauge Rail: The distance between two tracks is 762 millimetres in narrow railway gauges.
  • Standard Gauge Rail: The distance between two tracks is 1435 millimetres in standard railway gauges.

       

2.Why Is Air Travel More Expensive Than Land Travel?

   Air travel is expensive due to the following reasons:

  • Flights are more expensive due to the fuel price.
  • Air crafts require 1.5 gallons of jet fuel to run highly efficient engines.
  • Aeroplanes take less time than any other type of mode of travel.
  • The maintenance of an aircraft is costlier than land vehicles.

         

3.What Is a Metro Railway?

  • A metro railway system is found in urban areas of a country.
  • It is a mass rapid transit system.
  • Metro rails can move on land, above land on elevated tracks, or underground railway tracks.
  • The trains move at high speed and are custom-made, so there is no staircase between the trains and the platform.
  • The Shanghai Metro is the world's most extended metro railway system.

         

4.What Is the Difference Between Airbus and Boeing?

The difference between a Boeing and an airbus is mentioned below-

Boeing Airbus
1. The number of Boeing flights always starts with 7. 1. Airbuses always use alphanumeric codes.
2. Boeing is an American aircraft manufacturer. 2. Boeing is a French aircraft manufacturer.
3.Boeings have a pointed noses. 3. Airbuses have blunt noses.
 

5.What Is a Lifeboat?

  • Lifeboats are inflatable boats that are used for emergency evacuation during mishaps like ship accidents.
  • These boats are motorised and provided with an auto-inflation system. They can move faster than other types of boats.
  • Lifeboats remain fixed on the ships' sides so they can be easily deployed during accidents.

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