Chapter 4: Transport Part 1

Question 1

Ways cities try to handle traffic congestion:

1) B________ ____ _____ & ________
2) De_____ _________ ______ _________ ______

Answer 1

1) Build more roads and highways

2) Develop efficient public transport system

Question 2

Mobility refers to… ?

Answer 2

Mobility refers to:

• The movement of people and goods from place to place
• In a reasonable time and at an acceptable cost

Question 3

Reasons on why people need to commute:

Answer 3

People need to commute between:

1) Work
2) School
3) Homes

Question 4

Traffic congestion occurs when…?

Answer 4

In cities, when there are large numbers of people moving about, traffic congestion occurs.

Question 5

Compare transport system in cities to rural areas

Hint: 3⃣ points

Answer 5

Cities have a wider variety of transport modes, higher density of transport networks and better quality transport infrastructure, compared to rural areas.

Question 6

Modes of transportation refers to… ?

Hint: Keyword—MODES

Answer 6

Modes of transportation refers to:

-the types of transport used to facilitate the movement of people or goods from one place to another

Question 7

Where did the ‘tuk-tuk’ originate from?

Answer 7

Bangkok

Able to weave in and out of traffic easily

Question 8

Where did the ‘jeepney’ originate from?

Answer 8

Philippines

Question 9

A transport network refers to… ?

 O               O                                      Legend:
   \              /                                         Nodes: O
    O-------O-------O                            Routes: \

Hint: What are nodes & routes?

Answer 9

A transport network refers to:
-A system of transport routes connecting a set of nodes.

-A node is a place where lines in a network cross or join.
(The nodes are junctions & terminals)
-A route refers to the connection between 2 nodes.

Question 10

What makes up a dense transport network?

Hints: 2 points

Answer 10

A dense transport network is:

• Highly developed
• Well-connected

Question 11

List examples of private and public transport

Answer 11

Private transport: Cars, motorcycles

Public transport: Buses, trains, taxis

Question 12

Transport infrastructure refers to… ?

Hint:

R____, R_______ ______ & B__ _________

Answer 12

Transport infrastructure refers to:

-Facilities such as roads, railway tracks & bus terminals

Question 13

Note to self: An example of a high-quality transport infrastructure is a well-paved and well-lit road with many lanes for vehicles to pass through quickly & smoothly

Answer 13

Note to self: An example of a high-quality transport infrastructure is a well-paved and well-lit road with many lanes for vehicles to pass through quickly & smoothly

Question 14

Characteristics of a high-quality transport infrastructure

List 2 that starts with L____ ________ & E_________

Answer 14

1) Large capacity
- able to move large groups of people at any one time

2) Efficient
- Frequent services to move people quickly

Question 15

Characteristics of a high-quality transport infrastructure

List 2 that starts with C__________ & D_________ and R________

Answer 15

1) Comfortable
- Clean traveling environment allows for a comfortable commute

2) Dependable and Reliable
- Transport system can be depended upon to move people constantly, on time and with few interruptions

Question 16

Characteristics of a high-quality transport infrastructure

List 1 that starts with S______

Answer 16

1) Safe
- Little danger of car accidents, bus collisions or even train derailing
- Presence of safety features such as track barriers and emergency buttons on trains

Question 17

Define traffic congestion

Answer 17

Traffic congestion is a situation where there are more vehicles than the road can handle.

Question 18

List characteristics of traffic congestion

Hint: There’s 2⃣ points

Answer 18

1) Slow traveling speeds
- During t.c, traveling speed of vehicle may be as slow as 10km/h in comparison to a usual speed limit of 80km/h
2) Vehicular queues of more than 15 minutes
- May sometimes stretch anywhere from a few hundred metres to several kilometres.

Question 19

The cons of traffic congestion

Answer 19

1) Reduces mobility

2) Time-consuming for people to move about/ deliver goods

Question 20

Slow traveling speeds + Large number of vehicles = B_____________,
resulting in _____________ _______

Answer 20

1) Build-up of vehicles in the road

2) Vehicular queues

Question 21

List at least 5 reasons for traffic congestion (Hint: 3⃣L)

(ie; To avoid accidents, drivers slow down while driving)
(ie; Impatient & selfish commuters/ drivers—>inconsiderate parking)
(ie; People disregard rules regarding trains/buses)
(ie; Not enough trains/ buses)

Answer 21

1) Lack of adequate transport infrastructure (roads are too narrow)
2) Growing population->large number of cars
3) Low quality of road network (N.A for S’pore)
4) Low frequency of public transport
5) Rainy weather (causes ppl to drive slower; accidents occur–car skidding; minor flooding) {Applicable for SG)

Question 22

If traffic is not well-managed, it leads to traffic congestion, causing ___________________ (2 points)

Answer 22

Economic loss & Environmental pollution