Urban Infrastructure Vocabulary Quiz

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1. What is a large board used for advertising, especially by the road?

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

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2. What is a place where buses stop to let passengers get on or off?

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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.

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3. What is a place on a road where traffic must stop if people want to cross?

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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.

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4. What is a path by the side of a road that people walk on?

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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.

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5. What is the term for when a part of the road is being repaired?

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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.

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6. What is a light on a tall pole next to a street called?

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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.

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7. What is a metal box in the street where you can put letters which will be collected and sent to somebody?

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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.

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8. What is a sign on the side of a road which tells drivers what they can and cannot do on the road?

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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.

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9. What is a round place where roads meet and cars drive around until they arrive at the road they want to turn into?

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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.

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10. What is the term for a box where you throw garbage away?

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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.

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11. What is a tall wooden pole with phone wires called?

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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.

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12. What is a set of red, green and yellow lights that is used to stop and start traffic?

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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.

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13. What term describes something connected to a town or city?

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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.

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What is a large board used for advertising, especially by the road?
What is a place where buses stop to let passengers get on or off?
What is a place on a road where traffic must stop if people want to...
What is a path by the side of a road that people walk on?
What is the term for when a part of the road is being repaired?
What is a light on a tall pole next to a street called?
What is a metal box in the street where you can put letters which will...
What is a sign on the side of a road which tells drivers what they can...
What is a round place where roads meet and cars drive around until...
What is the term for a box where you throw garbage away?
What is a tall wooden pole with phone wires called?
What is a set of red, green and yellow lights that is used to stop and...
What term describes something connected to a town or city?
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