Types of Travel

Travel and Tourism CGG 3O

What are some ways that we travel?

Automobile (Cars and Buses)

Also known as road tripsLong distances driven on roads

HighwaysPros and Cons??

TrainLong distances traveled by railDifferent types of passenger trains

Bullet train – high speedCommuter Train – traveling to work (GO)Couchette – train compartments for sleeping

AirplaneLong distances covered by airplaneCan go over land and waterVery popular way to travelPros and Cons?

Boat/ShipLong distances on water by boat or shipWas very popular before airplanes became common useNot widely used today

Trans-Atlantic Voyages are rare

Pros and Cons??

What other methods can you think of?

Please take a Mobile Tablet Device and a Worksheet

Class Activity

**Each Mobile Tablet Device has the Google Earth App. Please open the App and await further instructions from the instructor**

Using Google Earth

Investigating Issues that Affect Travel

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