chapter 10

Question 1

impact of dense transport network

Answer 1

more movement between locations in cities; more nodes and routes; allow commuters to reach location easier and faster

Question 2

impact of variety of transport nodes

Answer 2

less carbon emissions, reduce environmental footprint; improves general health of population, less carbon dioxide in atmosphere

Question 3

impact of quality of transport infrastructure

Answer 3

more efficient movement of people or goods
high frequency, environmentally sustainable, large capacity, wide coverage, convenient

Question 4

nodes and routes

Answer 4

nodes - locations that allow access to transport network
routes - links between two nodes, path for travel

Question 5

transports nodes

Answer 5

terminal - start and end points of journey
interchanges - point of transfer between transport networks

Question 6

distribution of transport nodes

Answer 6

high concentration of activities - easier access to location (finance, workplace)
high accessibility- reasonable time and cost (low cost and low travel time = high accessibility)

Question 7

uses of transport nodes

Answer 7

movement of people - commute to work, access to social activities and amenities; improve well being
movement of goods - support economic activities; production to consumption