Chapter 9. The Cost of a Life

EIA Activity: The Cost of a Life

Click on the links on the right to answer the following questions.

  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. Which of the following modes of transportation in the United States has not experienced a decrease in fatalities?

    		A.
    		B.
    		C.
    		D.

  2. Question

    True or False: There were zero fatalities (in aircraft and ground facilities) among large U.S. air carriers in the United States in 2010.

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question

    From 1990 through 2010, which of the following modes of transportation had the highest number of injured persons?

    		A.
    		B.
    		C.
    		D.

  4. Question

    True or False: In 2010, motorcycle fatalities accounted for 13.7% of motor vehicle fatalities.

    		A.
    		B.

  5. Question

    Which of the following modes of transportation had the least number of injuries from 1990 through2010?

    		A.
    		B.
    		C.
    		D.

  6. Question

    Why are some people still afraid to fly, even though there are very few injuries? Explain.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Why are some people still afraid to fly, even though there are very few injuries? Explain.

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