Transport (economic processes)

Question 1

What is the name given to the criss-crossing of transport routes across the country?

Answer 1

A transport network

Question 2

Briefly describe the pattern of road networks in the UK using the map.

Question 3

How would you define ‘transportation’?

Question 4

How does transport influence our quality of life?

Question 5

What is the main purpose of transport routes?

Question 6

How has transport changed over time?

Question 7

What routes do transport networks tend to take?

Question 8

Can you name at least two advantages of transporting goods and people by road?

Answer 8

1. Relatively fast
2. Relatively cheap
3. Convenience of travelling from door-to-door

Question 9

Can you name at least two disadvantages of transporting goods and people by road?

Answer 9

1. Congestion is increasing as car numbers increase.
2. CO₂ emissions are higher than for other types of transport.
3. Petrol and diesel come from oil, a fossil fuel.

Question 10

Can you name at least two disadvantages of transporting goods and people by rail?

Answer 10

1. Trains are noisy and the vibrations can disturb building foundations.
2. You have to switch to another type of transport to reach your exact destination.
3. Can be expensive for passengers.

Question 11

Can you name at least two advantages of transporting goods and people by rail?

Answer 11

1. In some areas (e.g. London), rail can be faster than car.
2. Freight can be carried reasonably cheaply.
3. Carries a large quantity of freight or passengers on one train.

Question 12

Can you name at least two advantages of transporting goods and people by sea?

Answer 12

1. Can carry heavy freight a long distance cheaply.
2. 95% freight comes by container ship through large container ship ports.

Question 13

Can you name at least two disadvantages of transporting goods and people by sea?

Answer 13

1. Takes a long time.
2. Goods have to be transported from the port to their exact destination by another mode of transport.

Question 14

Can you name at least two disadvantages of transporting goods and people by air?

Answer 14

1. High CO₂ emissions.
2. Expensive.
3. Noise pollution.
4. Still have to use another mode of transport to get to and form the airport.

Question 15

Can you name at least two advantages of transporting goods and people by air?

Answer 15

1. Fast.
2. Good for transporting large distances.
3. Safe.