Evolution of transportation

A ppt on the wonderful journey of the progress of transportation

1. EVOLUTION OF TRANSPORTATION BY KUNAL RAHUL YADAV

2. Wheel, 3,500 BC boats Timeline of Transport Horses for travel 2,000 BC 1783 AD Hot air balloons 1787 1790 1801 Steam locomotive 1862

3. 1867 1940 1969 First manned Mission to the moon 1981 The first space shuttle 1903

4. The invention of the wheel The wheel was invented around 3,500 BC. It was a major milestone in the history of human development. The wheel can be used for many purposes like making toys, vehicles, clocks etc. The wheel is the base for most of the inventions made by humans.

5. Transportation during ancient period After the wheel was invented people started using carts to transport goods and chariots or bullock carts to travel. Boats with oars were also invented to travel in water bodies. Horses were also popular. They later became very common during the medieval period.

6. Transportation during the semi-modern period The hot air balloon was invented in 1783. It was the first machine to travel through air. The steam boat which was invented in 1787 was a milestone in the evolution of transportation. Many steam locomotives were made during this period. They were also used on roads. The first car was made in 1862. They became popular rapidly in the western countries. This was followed by the invention of the motorcycle in 1867. The modern cycle was invented in 1790.

7. The Steam Boat The steam boat was invented in 1787. It started the industrial revolution as the steam engine spread widely and became popular. In the steam engine smoke, which pushes a wheel above it, is released. This wheel is connected to the underwater wheels which push the boat forward. Steam boats were mainly used to t ransport goods

8. Transportation during the modern age The Wright brothers invented and flew the 1 st airplane in 1903. The helicopter was invented in 1940. A lthough it is slower than airplanes it has the advantage of better control. The first manned space mission to moon- Apollo 11, landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. After this many space shuttles were sent in space.

9. CARS Cars are the most popular means of transport in the world. The greatest advancements in cars were made by Henry Ford. Cars are powered by liquid fuel-either gasoline or diesel. Cars are also very popular in motor sports like f-1 and f-2.