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Question 11 • Principles of Fire and Rescue

In which of the following communities does mass transit most likely refer to the transportation of goods?

Answer
A
Los Angeles, California
B
Boston, Massachusetts
C
Fargo, North Dakota
D
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Explanation

Mass transit usually means public transportation for people in large cities. In a smaller, more agricultural community such as Fargo, North Dakota, the phrase is more likely to refer to moving goods, such as farm products, rather than carrying large numbers of passengers. Los Angeles, Boston, and Philadelphia are major cities where mass transit commonly means public passenger transportation.

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