Topic 1.3 - Relationship between locations in neighbourhoods

Question 1

Regions definition

Answer 1

1. Areas with similar physical and/or human characteristics
2. Regions can also be the sphere of influence of services, events, objects on other locations in the area

Question 2

Spatial patterns definition

Answer 2

Spatial patterns is the non-random arrangements that are recognisable shape, clusters, repeated occurences inregular intervals

Question 3

What symbols are important to see spatial distribution and what do they represent?

Answer 3

dots –> specific location like sch, transport nodes
lines –> continous routes like roads, drains, footpaths
polygons –> areas like towns, parks, water bodies

Question 4

Does the purpose of the map affect the type of symbols used to represent things on the map? Explain.

Answer 4

yes. for eg, if purpose of map is to mainly show the features of a school, then a polygon used to represent the school area itself. However, if the map is used to show the map of a town, then a dot for a school will suffice.

Question 5

Definition of spatial association

Answer 5

Spatial association is the tendency of a pair of services, events and object to be located near each other

Question 6

Examples of spatially associated areas

Answer 6

lifts and stairs, mall and MRT, sch and MRT

Question 7

Why are malls and MRTs found near each other?

Answer 7

Allows for easy access of places since it is common for people to travel via MRT to reach malls of various towns.

Question 8

Why are MRT stations and bus interchanges often located near each other?

Answer 8

This increases the convenience of switching from one mode of transport to another, decreasing travel time