This document discusses various methods of travel including automobiles, trains, airplanes, boats, and other potential methods. It provides brief descriptions of each mode such as the distances they can cover, examples like bullet trains and commuter trains, and notes pros and cons may vary for each. The document concludes with instructions for students to open the Google Earth app on their mobile tablets for an upcoming class activity related to investigating issues that affect travel.
4. Train
Long distances traveled by
rail
Different types of passenger
trains
Bullet train high speed
Commuter Train
traveling to work (GO)
Couchette train
compartments for
sleeping
6. Boat/Ship
Long distances on water by
boat or ship
Was very popular before
airplanes became common
use
Not widely used today
Trans-Atlantic Voyages are
rare
Pros and Cons??