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Study Guide: The Dunhuang Railway: Infrastructure and Geography

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The Dunhuang Railway: Infrastructure and Geography Study Guide

Geographical Context and Route

The Dunhuang railway is a major trunk line connecting Lanzhou and Xinjiang.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source material explicitly identifies the Dunhuang railway as a branch line, not a major trunk line, connecting the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway to the city of Dunhuang.

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The primary function of the Dunhuang railway is to link the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway line to the city of Dunhuang.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway serves as a crucial link, extending service from the main Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway line directly to the city of Dunhuang.

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The Dunhuang railway is located in China's southwestern province of Yunnan.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway is situated in Gansu Province in northwestern China, not in the southwestern province of Yunnan.

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The Dunhuang railway extends from Guazhou County to the city of Dunhuang.

Answer: True

Explanation: The railway line originates from Guazhou County on the main Lanzhou–Xinjiang line and terminates in the city of Dunhuang.

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The Dunhuang railway branches off from the Liugou railway station.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway originates as a branch line from Liugou railway station, which is situated on the main Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway.

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The Dunhuang railway terminates at Guazhou railway station.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway terminates at Dunhuang railway station, not Guazhou railway station. Guazhou is an intermediate station on the line.

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The Dunhuang railway station is located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway station is located in Gansu Province, not the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

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What is the primary purpose of the Dunhuang railway?

Answer: To connect the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway to the city of Dunhuang.

Explanation: The primary function of the Dunhuang railway is to establish a connection between the major Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway line and the city of Dunhuang.

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In which province is the Dunhuang railway primarily located?

Answer: Gansu

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway is situated within Gansu Province, located in northwestern China.

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From which main railway line does the Dunhuang railway branch off?

Answer: Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway is a branch line that originates from the major Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway.

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The Dunhuang railway connects the main line to which specific city?

Answer: Dunhuang

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway serves as a branch line connecting the main Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway to the city of Dunhuang.

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Station Details and Infrastructure

The total length of the Dunhuang railway is approximately 169 miles.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway measures 169 kilometers in length, which is approximately 105 miles. The statement incorrectly uses kilometers for the 169-mile figure.

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The Dunhuang railway line includes stations named Liugou, Dunhuang, and Lanzhou.

Answer: False

Explanation: The stations listed for the Dunhuang railway line are Liugou, Xiaowan, Guazhou, Tianshuijing, and Dunhuang. Lanzhou is not identified as a station on this specific line.

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Liugou railway station is located in Guazhou County, Jiuquan Prefecture, Gansu Province.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source confirms that Liugou railway station is situated in Guazhou County, within the Jiuquan Prefecture of Gansu Province.

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Xiaowan railway station is the terminus of the Dunhuang line.

Answer: False

Explanation: The terminus of the Dunhuang railway line is Dunhuang railway station. Xiaowan is an intermediate station.

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Guazhou railway station is situated in Guazhou County, Gansu Province.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source confirms that Guazhou railway station is located within Guazhou County, Gansu Province.

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Tianshuijing railway station is located in the Jiuquan prefecture.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Tianshuijing railway station is situated within the Dunhuang area, not directly within the Jiuquan prefecture, although Guazhou County (where other stations are located) is part of Jiuquan.

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The Dunhuang railway station is located at a distance of 105 kilometers from the starting point.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway station is the terminus, located 169 kilometers from the starting point at Liugou. The figure 105 represents miles, not kilometers.

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What is the total length of the Dunhuang railway in kilometers?

Answer: 169 km

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway measures 169 kilometers in length.

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Which station serves as the starting point for the Dunhuang railway branch line on the main Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway?

Answer: Liugou railway station

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway branches off from the main Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway at Liugou railway station.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a station on the Dunhuang railway line?

Answer: Lanzhou

Explanation: Based on the provided station list (Liugou, Xiaowan, Guazhou, Tianshuijing, Dunhuang), Lanzhou is not identified as a station on the Dunhuang railway line.

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In which county is the Liugou railway station located?

Answer: Guazhou County

Explanation: The Liugou railway station is located in Guazhou County, Gansu Province.

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The Tianshuijing railway station is situated within which area?

Answer: The Dunhuang area

Explanation: The Tianshuijing railway station is identified as being situated within the Dunhuang area.

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The Dunhuang railway station is located at the terminus of the line, 169 kilometers from which starting station?

Answer: Liugou station

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway station, the terminus, is located 169 kilometers from the starting station, Liugou.

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Which administrative division is mentioned for both Guazhou County and the city of Dunhuang in relation to the railway stations?

Answer: Both B and C

Explanation: Both Guazhou County and the city of Dunhuang are situated within Gansu Province, and Guazhou County is part of the Jiuquan Prefecture.

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What is the approximate length of the Dunhuang railway in miles?

Answer: 105 miles

Explanation: The Dunhuang railway measures 169 kilometers, which is approximately 105 miles in length.

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According to the source, which of the following stations are located in Guazhou County?

Answer: Liugou and Xiaowan

Explanation: The provided information indicates that Liugou railway station and Xiaowan railway station are located in Guazhou County.

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Project Timeline and Significance

Construction of the Dunhuang railway began on March 3, 2006.

Answer: False

Explanation: According to the provided documentation, the commencement of construction for the Dunhuang railway was on September 7, 2004, not March 3, 2006.

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The first train service on the Dunhuang railway operated on March 3, 2006.

Answer: True

Explanation: The first service on the Dunhuang railway commenced on March 3, 2006, marking its official operational opening.

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A Japanese source from March 4, 2006, described the Dunhuang railway as being fully open and 169 kilometers long.

Answer: False

Explanation: While a Japanese source is mentioned regarding the railway's length (169 km), the official opening date cited is March 3, 2006, not March 4, 2006.

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According to a Chinese government source, the opening of the Dunhuang railway meant Dunhuang finally had access to rail transport.

Answer: True

Explanation: A Chinese government source indicates that the opening of the Dunhuang railway was historically significant as it provided Dunhuang with its first rail transport connection.

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When did the construction of the Dunhuang railway commence?

Answer: September 7, 2004

Explanation: Construction for the Dunhuang railway commenced on September 7, 2004.

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On what date did the first train service operate on the Dunhuang railway?

Answer: March 3, 2006

Explanation: The first train service on the Dunhuang railway operated on March 3, 2006.

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What historical significance did the opening of the Dunhuang railway hold for the city, according to a Chinese government source?

Answer: It ended the city's history of lacking a railway connection.

Explanation: According to a Chinese government source, the opening of the Dunhuang railway marked the end of Dunhuang's historical lack of rail transport infrastructure.

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Which entity provided a source confirming the official full opening of the Dunhuang Railway on March 3, 2006?

Answer: The Government of China

Explanation: A source from the Government of China confirmed the official full opening of the Dunhuang Railway on March 3, 2006.

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Technical Data and Identification

The estimated cost for constructing the Dunhuang railway was 640 million US dollars.

Answer: False

Explanation: The documented construction cost for the Dunhuang railway is 640 million Chinese yuan, not US dollars.

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The Chinese characters for the Dunhuang railway are 敦煌铁卢.

Answer: False

Explanation: The correct simplified Chinese characters for the Dunhuang railway are 敦煌铁路, not 敦煌铁卢.

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The pinyin transliteration for the Dunhuang railway is Dūnhuáng Tiělù.

Answer: True

Explanation: The pinyin transliteration for the Dunhuang railway is indeed Dūnhuáng Tiělù.

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The coordinates for Liugou railway station are provided in decimal degrees as approximately 40.678989°N 96.437837°E.

Answer: True

Explanation: The provided geographical coordinates for Liugou railway station are indeed approximately 40.678989°N 96.437837°E in decimal degrees.

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The geographical coordinates for Guazhou railway station are approximately 40.567809°N 95.773537°E.

Answer: True

Explanation: The provided geographical coordinates for Guazhou railway station are approximately 40.567809°N 95.773537°E in decimal degrees.

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The Dunhuang railway station is represented by the Chinese characters 敦煌.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Chinese characters representing Dunhuang railway station are indeed 敦煌.

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The coordinates for Dunhuang railway station are approximately 40.168736°N 94.783336°E.

Answer: True

Explanation: The provided geographical coordinates for Dunhuang railway station are approximately 40.168736°N 94.783336°E in decimal degrees.

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The source suggests using Google Maps to download the coordinates of the Dunhuang railway in KML format.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source recommends utilizing OpenStreetMap for geographical data related to the Dunhuang railway and provides a link for downloading coordinates in KML format, rather than suggesting Google Maps.

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What was the approximate construction cost of the Dunhuang railway?

Answer: 640 million Chinese yuan

Explanation: The construction of the Dunhuang railway incurred a cost of 640 million Chinese yuan.

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What are the Chinese characters for the Dunhuang railway?

Answer: 敦煌铁路

Explanation: The correct simplified Chinese characters for the Dunhuang railway are 敦煌铁路.

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The coordinates 40°40′44″N 96°26′16″E are associated with which station on the Dunhuang line?

Answer: Liugou railway station

Explanation: The coordinates 40°40′44″N 96°26′16″E, equivalent to approximately 40.678989°N 96.437837°E, are associated with Liugou railway station.

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What Chinese characters represent the Guazhou railway station?

Answer: 瓜州

Explanation: The Chinese characters representing Guazhou railway station are 瓜州.

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What are the Chinese characters for the Dunhuang railway station?

Answer: 敦煌

Explanation: The Chinese characters for Dunhuang railway station are 敦煌.

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What are the approximate decimal degree coordinates for the Dunhuang railway station?

Answer: 40.168736°N 94.783336°E

Explanation: The approximate decimal degree coordinates for Dunhuang railway station are 40.168736°N 94.783336°E.

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What tools does the source suggest for interacting with the geographical data of the Dunhuang railway?

Answer: OpenStreetMap and KML file downloads

Explanation: The source suggests using OpenStreetMap and provides a link to download geographical coordinates in KML format for interacting with the Dunhuang railway data.

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