Learn Class 2 Science - Transport and Communication

Communication and transport both are the most basic things that we do in our daily day-to-day life. Like we talk with relatives and friends that are living in some other country or city through the means of communication. However, we use means of transport to visit from one place to another even when we visit the school we use means of transport. So let’s discuss more about transport and communication.

What is transport?

Transport is the means through which you can travel from one place to another without any hassle. Goods are also imported and exported through means of transport.

Means of transport

Few means of transport are as follows:

Motorcycle

Motorcycle is the primary means of land transport that we usually see in our daily lives while walking on the road. The motorcycle is the transport which we usually use to cover a short distance.

Car

Car is another means of land transport with four tyres, and this means of transport allows you to move from one city to another. This is a more convenient means of land transport when compared with the motorcycle.

There are several other means of land transport like train and bus, which are also used to cover a longer distance and help you travel from one city to another.

Apart from land transport, there are air and water transport also.

Air transport allows you to travel from one city to another even if it allows you to travel from one country to another in less time.

What is communication?

Communication is a way of talking and conveying a message to other people living in other cities or countries.

Some of the most basic means of communication are listed below:

  • Telephones
  • Mobile phones
  • Letters
  • Radio
  • Computer

Learning Videos for 2nd Grade Science - Transport and Communication

Transport and Communication Sample Questions for Class 2

Question 1

You can send a SMS to other person through _______.
A. Landline
B. Mobile phone
C. Internet
D. All of the above

Question 2

Mira is 6 years old girl. She should not travel alone in ______.
A. Bus
B. Train
C. Car
D. All of the above

Question 3

Reena lives in Delhi .There is an emergency and she has to go Chennai as early as she can. Which mode of transportation she should use?
A. Train
B. Car
C. Bus
D. Aeroplane

Question 4

Which bird was used in ancient days to send letters?
A. Crow
B. Duck
C. Pigeon
D. Eagle

Question 5

Postman delivers ______.
A. Email
B. SMS
C. Letters
D. Newspaper