Urban Infrastructure Vocabulary Quiz

A banner is a smaller display used for advertising, a poster is usually paper-based, and hoarding is a temporary fence.

A bus stop is a designated place where buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers. It is specific to buses and does not apply to other modes of transportation such as trains, planes, or taxis.

The correct term for when a part of the road is being repaired is 'roadworks'. 'Construction' is a broader term that can refer to various types of building activities. 'Detour' is the route taken when the usual road is closed, and 'traffic jam' refers to congestion on the road.

A road sign is specifically designed to provide information to drivers about regulations, warnings, directions, etc. Street lights, directional markers, and traffic cones serve different purposes.

A telegraph pole is a tall wooden pole that supports phone wires for telecommunication purposes. It is different from a flag pole, light post, and fence post which serve other functions.

Traffic lights are a set of lights positioned at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations to control the flow of traffic. They use red, green, and yellow lights to communicate when drivers should stop and go.

A pedestrian crossing, also known as a crosswalk, is a designated point on a road where pedestrians have the right of way. Drivers are required to stop if there are people crossing. Stop signs and roundabouts do not specifically require vehicles to stop for pedestrians to cross.

A pavement is a path by the side of a road that people walk on. A sidewalk is another term used for pavement in some regions. A footpath is typically a path for pedestrians in a park or natural area. A shoulder is the part of the road for vehicles to stop in case of emergencies.

A roundabout is a circular intersection where traffic flows in one direction around a central island, allowing vehicles to efficiently navigate through the intersection without the need for traffic signals or stop signs.

All the incorrect answers refer to receptacles used for disposing of trash, but only 'rubbish bin' is the term commonly used in some regions to describe a garbage disposal container.

The correct answer is 'urban' as it refers to areas located within or closely connected to a town or city. 'Suburban' describes areas on the outskirts of a city, 'rural' refers to countryside or small towns, and 'metropolitan' pertains to large urban areas and their surrounding regions.

A street lamp is a light fixture mounted on a tall pole next to a street, providing illumination for the surrounding area. Traffic signals are used to control the flow of traffic, garden lights are usually smaller and used for decorative purposes in gardens, and flashlights are handheld portable light sources.

A postbox is a specific type of box used for collecting outgoing mail to be sent to a recipient. While other options may seem similar, a postbox is dedicated solely for outgoing mail collection.