Transport Quiz

Test your knowledge on the theme of transport!
Only one answer is right.
And discover at the end of the quiz, if you are unbeatable on this theme!

  • 1
    What is soft mobility?
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    Soft mobility not only promotes CO2-free and noise-free travel, but also contributes to cleaner air and boosts public health.
  • 2
    What did Denis Papin discover in 1690?
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    Thanks to this discovery and various technical improvements, the steam engine will become one of the main technical advance of the industrial revolution and transport.
  • 3
    What is the main role of the World's Road Transport Organisation (IRU)?
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    Founded in 1948 in Geneva, IRU represents the entire road profession around the world. It improves the performance of road transport with regard to safety and the environment while ensuring the mobility of people and goods.
  • 4
    In what year was the first flight of the Boeing 747, which marked the beginning of mass transport by air?
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    Significant technical progress has made it possible to fly further and make this the safest means of transport in the world. One of the turning points was mass transit with the launch of the Boeing 747 in 1969 because it held the record for the number of passengers on board.
  • 5
    What is the name of the European Organization for Air Navigation?
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    Eurocontrol was established in 1963 to control international flights in airspace. Switzerland joined in 1992.
  • 6
    What is the "Solar Impulse" project initiated by Swiss balloonist Bertrand Piccard in 2003?
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    This project "of the future" uses renewable energy (the sun) to fly a plane. This is a good example of sustainable development because it does not pollute and does not use fossil fuels.
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    What is the main activity of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) created in 1945 in Havana (Cuba)?
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    IATA aims to promote the development of air transport by coordinating international standards and ensuring passenger and flight safety.
  • 8
    Create in 1948, what was the first international organization devoted solely to maritime issues?
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    Based in London, on of the main tasks of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is to strengthen maritime safety at the international level, for example by combating the risks of marine pollution.
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    Does maritime piracy still exist today?
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    The International Maritime Organization has issued recommendations to governments regarding the prevention and suppression of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships. A piracy observation center has also been created to fight against pirates.
  • 10
    What type of pollution do cars create?
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    The burning of petrol (main fuel for cars) causes greenhouse gases, including CO2; which contributes to global warming and therefore to pollution.