That question is answered by looking at the altimeter.
airports
Gravity.
Cars = ground transportation Airplanes = air transportation
No
The ground marshall.
very far up not down
They both rise up off the ground
Airplanes provide faster travel, especially for places that are far away. They made it possible for people to travel to places that are far away faster, and for trade between distant places to be faster and easier.
Ancient Romans - no, not as far as we know.
They slow down gradually and lose height as they land
Airplanes refuel in the ground. Trucks carrying airplane fuel come and refuel the aircraft.Some jet aircraft have the capability of refuelling in the air.
Yes. Airplanes experience drag from the air when in flight and friction from the ground when they are taxiing. There is also friction between parts in the plane.