Term 1 - Topic 4 Unit 2 (p65 - p69) Flashcards
Transport & communications form part of the …….. sector
tertiary
What do the 3 x MAIN COMPONENTS of a country’s physical infrastructure consist of?
- transport
- communication
- energy (electricity)
What does the communication sector consists of?
telephones / media / internet. etc
What is the main reason of the internet-user growth in South Africa?
More people have access to the internet through cellphones and smart phones
……… links the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors
Transport
What is SANRAL?
South
African
National
Roads
Agency
Limited
They maintain the national and toll roads in South Africa
What is BRT and how does it help the congested traffic on roads?
Bus
Rapid
Transport
This bus system started in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, when the public transport (bus & roads) were upgraded
The ………….. operates between OR Tambo International Airport, Sandton and Pretoria.
Gautrain
How many commercial ports are there in South Africa?
9
Transnet pipelines facilitate the import of PETROL and DIESEL from ……..
Mozambique
Name 2 renewable sources of energy (it cannot be used up)
wind and solar power
Energy in South Africa includes electricity, liquid fuel, gas and ……………..
renewable resources
South Africa produces 92% of its electricity from …
coal
Coal energy is not environmentally sustainable, due to CARBON EMISSIONS. These emissions contribute to …….., therefore it is an INTERNATIONAL trend not to rely on coal for energy.
air pollution & global warming
Name 2 other sources of energy, apart from coal
solar & hydropower
