Regional Transportation

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Navigate the world like an explorer with a question.

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Where you live shapes how you live — more than you think.

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Regional transportation connects people and places across the United States. In big cities like New York and Chicago, subways and buses are common ways to get around. The Midwest relies on cars and trucks to transport goods from farms to markets. In the South, highways and railroads are important for traveling and shipping.

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The West has many scenic routes that help people enjoy the beautiful landscape while they travel.

Key facts

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1Subways and buses are common in big cities.
2The Midwest relies on cars and trucks for transportation.
3The West has scenic routes for travel.

Then & Now

🌍 Where things are still decides who gets what.

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What is a common way to get around in big cities?

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What type of transportation is important in the Midwest?

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