TPT251 Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz

The correct definition of transport is: _______

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

• Any activity that moves principles and policies from one point (origin) to another point (destination) to satisfy its needs and wants.

• Any activity that moves people and/or goods from one destination to another destination to satisfy its needs and wants.

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

Transport can and always are separated from society.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

One of the following is NOT a role of transport in society:

• Bridging producer-consumer gaps

• Economic activities

• Increase unemployment

• Reduce traveling time

The new airport that is currently being planned is good news to the local residents as they have the opportunity to apply for jobs there. This is an example of transport's role in society by generating ___________________.

• employment

• mobility

• income

• accessibility

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

• economic activities

• transportation activities

• movement of goods and passengers

• consumer activities

Economic activities can still happen without transport.

• True

• False

The following are the 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

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

• gap

• place

• position

• demand

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

• derived

• derivative

• direct

• demand