TPT251 Chapter 1 & 2 Flashcard

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Transport

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Any activity that moves people and/or goods from one point (origin) to another point (destination) to satisfy its needs and wants.

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Can transport be separated from society?

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False

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Improvements in transport technology is a good indicator that the society is advanced and more civilized.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT a role of transport in society?

• Bridging producer-consumer gaps
• Economic activities
• Increase unemployment
• Reduce traveling time

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Increase unemployment

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The new airport being planned is good news to local residents as they can apply for jobs there. This is an example of transport's role in society by generating ________________.

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employment

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The production, distribution and consumption of goods and services is called ________________.

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economic activities

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Can economic activities happen without transport?

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False

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Factors that restricted people from moving or traveling far from home EXCEPT: limited roads, lack of public transport, village location far from accessible roads, close proximity to city center

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close proximity to city center

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The needs and wants the user of a certain product that cannot be produced at their origin is called a _______.

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gap

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The state where people demand for transport for another purpose is called __________ demand.

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derived