chp 10 : transport systems and their spatial distribution

Question 1

what are transnport systems

Answer 1

density of transport networks
quality of transport infrastructure
variety of transport modes

Question 2

density of transport netwprk

Answer 2

transport network = nodes that are linked by rooutes
nodes = a location that [rovides entry to the transport network
rroute = the path for travel btwn notes
network density = no. of nodes and routes in an area

Question 3

quality of transport infrastructure

Answer 3

based on coverage, capacity, frequency, convenience and environmental frequency

coverage = availability
frequency = number of occurrence
convenience = ease of movement
environmental frequency = environmental impact

Question 4

variety of transport modes

Answer 4

air land and water
cities encouragae walking and cycling - more environmentally friendly snd promote health benefits

Question 5

where are transport nodes located within a city ?

Answer 5

terminals - passengers and freight either originate / terminate in the transportation process
interchanges : important points of transfer within or btbwn transportation networks of diff modes to ensure continuity of traffic flow

• concentration of acitivites
• level of accessibility

Question 6

concentration of acitivites

Answer 6

near concentrations of acitivvites so more ppl can access them

Question 7

level of accessibility

Answer 7

ease of rching destinations/activites

Question 8

why are transport system located in cities

Answer 8

to fufil demand for movement
- movement of people
movement of goods and services
connetion btwn transport modes
connection btwn cities

Question 9

movement of ppl

Answer 9

to facilitate the everyday mobility of people, enabling them to go to work
provide access to social activities and amenities that will improve ppls social and emotional well being

Question 10

movement of goods and services

Answer 10

high demand for door to door delivery of goods
depend on services delivered using the transport system for their daily needs

Question 11

connection btwn transport modes

Answer 11

unimodal : only one transport mode
intermodal : 2 or more transport mode, more destinations can be reached
intermodal is key to ensuring that passengers do not get lost and goods do not go missing while changing btwn modes and interchanges

Question 12

connection btwn cities

Answer 12

point to point ; set of locations directly without interruption of services
hub and spoke ; connects every location through 1 intermiedary location called a hub