You wouldn't catch a plane to get to school, nor would you ride your bicycle to get to your tropical island holiday! So what makes a mode of transport suitable? Why do we use certain modes for certain activities? And how has transport changed over time? In this animated Miniclip, discover how technology has helped us to travel farther and faster, and see how land, air, and water transport have enabled us to connect with the rest of the world.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 30, 2018.

The Transformation of Transport (2:58); .