Shelter, Transport & Communication

Types of Shelter: • Rural: Mud houses, thatched roofs, wooden houses • Urban: Concrete buildings, apartments, flats • Temporary: Tents, huts, shelters

Modes of Transport: • Road: Bus, car, bicycle, auto-rickshaw, motorcycle • Rail: Trains (local, express, goods) • Air: Airplanes, helicopters • Water: Boats, ships, ferries

Communication: • Traditional: Letters, postcards, messengers • Modern: Telephone, mobile, internet, email, video calls

Importance: • Shelter: Protection from weather, security • Transport: Connecting places, carrying goods/people • Communication: Sharing information, staying connected