AY Honors/Travel/Answer Key

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1. List as many modes of transportation you can think of that people use to get around the planet. Narrow down the previous list to a “Top Five” most common modes of transportation. List the pros and cons of each of the “Top Five.”

2. List some of the pros and cons of the following types of lodging:

a.Hotel/motel

b.Youth hostel

c.Friends/family

d.RV/trailer/camping

e.Resorts

3.What types of documentation may be necessary for travel? Explain the purpose of each type of document.

Driver's License

A driver's license is necessary in order to legally operate a motor vehicle on a public road.

Many groups of countries have agreed to recognise driving licences issued by authorities of any of its members. Examples include the European Union and the GCC, where holders of driving licences issued by any member state can drive in all member states. Most countries worldwide will also recognize the licenses of citizens of foreign states wishing to drive as visitors. All EU member countries now issue licenses in a standard format, regardless of the language of the license.

The International Driving Permit (IDP) (sometimes erroneously called the International Driver's License) is a booklet which is an authorized translation of a driver's home license into many languages (especially languages with different scripts such as Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc.). In some cases, it is obtained from a motoring organization such as the Automobile Association or the equivalent in the driver's home country. In other cases, it is delivered by the same government services that deliver ordinary licenses. The IDP has no validity except when used in conjunction with the driver's own license. The existence of the IDP is necessitated by many countries refusing to recognize driver's licenses written in foreign languages without accompanying translations.

The People's Republic of China at present does not recognize IDPs (although Hong Kong and Macau do) and requires drivers to get an additional PRC licence before being officially allowed on all roads. Holders of foreign licences are exempt from certain requirements when obtaining a PRC licence.

Passport

A passport is a document, issued by a national government, which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity and nationality of its holder. The elements of identity are name, date of birth, sex, and place of birth. Most often, nationality and citizenship are congruent.

A passport does not of itself entitle the passport holder entry into another country, nor to consular protection while abroad or any other privileges, in the absence of any special agreements which cover the situation. It does, however, normally entitle the passport holder to return to the country that issued the passport. Rights to consular protection arise from international agreements, and the right to return arises from the laws of the issuing country. A passport does not represent the right or the place of residence of the passport holder in the country that issued the passport.

Visa

A visa is an indication that a person is authorized to enter the country which "issued" the visa, subject to permission of an immigration official at the time of actual entry. The authorization may be a document, but more commonly it is a stamp endorsed in the applicant's passport. Some countries do not require a visa in some situations, such as a result of reciprocal treaty arrangements. The country issuing the visa typically attaches various conditions to the visa, such as the time that the visa is valid, the period that the person may stay in the country, whether the visa is valid for more than one visit, etc. The possession of a visa is not in itself a guarantee of entry into the country that issued it, and a visa can be revoked at any time.

4.Watch a travelogue program that shows travel scenery and geography of a unique location.

5.Discuss in a group setting what kind of attitude travelers should have when traveling abroad.

6.Create a simple 7-day trip plan for a “family vacation.” As part of your plan, create a 7-day trip planner and include:

a.Details on one historic place to visit

b.Details on two natural sites to visit

c.Details on one recreational site to visit

Note: the first and last days may be travel days

7. List a few different ways people got around in Bible times.

8.Calculate approximately how long it would take to walk between Jerusalem and Damascus.

Depending on the route taken, the distance between Jerusalem and Damascus is anywhere between 300km190 miles and 240 km150 miles. It's probably safe to assume that the longer of these distances is the most accurate.

Long-distance hikers can cover about 50 km30 miles in a day. However, in order for them to do this, they must be in top condition travelling over easy terrain. A well-seasoned hiker can cover 25 km15 miles per day, every day, for an extended period of time. We should assume the lower of these two figures.

From this information, we can calculate that it would take on the order of [math]\displaystyle{ \frac{300km}{25km/day} = 12\ days }[/math] to cover that distance.

9.Sketch a map of a trip mentioned in the Bible:

a.Show name of person(s) and path taken including notable stops made.

b.Show different types of lines for each different mode of transport taken.

c.Show a “legend/key” for identifying markings and transport types.

Note: You may have to logically guess some aspects of the information if not mentioned directly in scripture.

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