MEANS OF TRANSPORT

The world today has shrunk because of MEANS OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION

• The vehicles which we use to go from one place to another are called TRANSPORT.

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Types of Transport

• There are four types of transport .
• Road transport .
• Rail transport.
• Water transport.
• Air transport.

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• The transport which run on road are called road transport.
• For eg: Bus, car ,truck,van, lorry,scooter…….

Rail Transport��

• The transport which run on track are called RAIL TRANSPORT
• For eg:Passenger train,goods train,rail engine.

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WATER TRANSPORT �

• The transport which sail on water are called WATER TRANSPORT.
• For eg:Boat,ship,steamer,sub-marine ……..

AIR TRANSPORT��

• The transport which fly in the sky are called AIR TRANSPORT.
• For eg:Aeroplane,Helicopter,Jet plane,etc.

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The means of transport has also made man’s life uncomfortable due to

-increase in air pollution

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Increase in noise pollution

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Increase in water pollution

The above factor has increased many diseases related to lungs, eyes, skin….

It has also affected our hearing power adversely

Water pollution has affected the life of sea(aquatic) animals and plants.

Increase in the possibilities of

accidents

How to protect ourselves from these adverse effects :

buy fuel from government approved petrol pumps

Get vehicles checked for pollution periodically

Conduct public awareness programme

Consult the doctor if you feel the harmful effects of pollution.

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How to protect ourselves from these adverse effects :

follow traffic rules

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