Transportation

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Transportation

• Mr. ORourke

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What is Transportation?

• Transportation is the movement of people, goods,
  and animals from one location to another. Can be
  accomplished by traveling on land, water, or
  through air.

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Modes

• Air
• Rail
• Road
• Water
• Space

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History

• First means of travel were through walking or
  swimming
• The wheel was the biggest breakthrough in
  transportation
• Wagons, carts etc.
• Boats/Ships for travel and exploration

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History (contd)

• Industrial Revolution (late 18th century-early
  19th century)
• Steam Power
• Internal Combustion engine
• (early 20th century)
• Air transport (end of WWII)

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Impact of Transportation

• Social
• Environmental
• Ozone Depletion
• Dependence on Fossil Fuels
• Alternative Energy

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Jobs in Transportation

• Movement of people
• Movement of goods
• Recreation
• Maintenance of roads, rails, waterways etc.

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Jobs in Transportation (contd)

• Vehicle Maintenance
• and repair
• Air Traffic Controllers
• Logistics
• Many More!