General Knowledge Class 3 - Transport And-Communication Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 3 - Transport And-Communication olympiad preparation
Transport and Communication
Welcome to the chapter on Transport and Communication for Class 3. In this chapter, you will learn about different ways people and goods move from one place to another, and how we share information with others. By the end of this chapter, you will know the main types of transport and communication and why they are important in our daily lives!
Introduction
Transport helps us travel and move things. Communication helps us share ideas and information. Both are important for connecting people and places.
Types of Transport
- Land Transport: Cars, buses, trains, bicycles, trucks.
- Water Transport: Boats, ships, ferries.
- Air Transport: Aeroplanes, helicopters.
Why is Transport Important?
- Helps people travel to school, work, and other places.
- Moves goods like food, clothes, and toys from one place to another.
- Connects cities, countries, and people.
Types of Communication
- Personal Communication: Talking face-to-face, writing letters, making phone calls.
- Mass Communication: Television, radio, newspapers, internet.
Why is Communication Important?
- Helps us share news, ideas, and feelings.
- Keeps us connected with friends and family.
- Lets us learn about the world.
Fun Activity: Draw and Match!
Draw a picture of your favorite vehicle and a way you like to communicate (like a phone or TV). Match each to its type: land, water, air, or personal/mass communication.
Summary
- Transport moves people and goods.
- Communication helps us share information.
- Both are important for connecting the world.
Practice Questions
- Name two types of land transport.
- How do ships help us?
- What is mass communication?
- Write one use of the internet.
- Why do we need transport?
Challenge Yourself
- List three ways you communicate with your friends.
- Draw a scene showing different types of transport.
Did You Know?
- The fastest train in the world is the Maglev train in China!
- The first telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
Glossary
- Transport: Moving people or things from one place to another.
- Communication: Sharing information or ideas.
- Mass Communication: Sending information to many people at once.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Car, bus, train, bicycle (any two).
- Ships carry people and goods across water.
- Sharing information with many people using TV, radio, newspapers, or internet.
- To send messages, learn, or find information.
- To travel and move things easily.
Transport and communication make our world faster and smarter. Use them wisely!