Transport 11.1 - 11.2

Which of these are impacts of transport systems to the PHYSICAL environment?

• The natural beauty of the mountains are destroyed when tunnels are cut through them

• Increased carbon dioxide due to rise in number of vehicles on the road

• Mobility increases

• Animals are killed by vehicles when crossing the roads

• Biodiversity is loss during the construction process

Which of these statement DO NOT describe mobility?

• The ability of people and freight to move from place to place

• Usage of mobile phones on transport systems

• Allows us to access basic goods and services

• Facilitates social interactions that are necessary for our emotional well-being.

PWDs stand for?

Which of these IS NOT considered a person with disability (PWD)

• A blind man

• Someone who's on a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy

• Someone who has fell down in school and has a scrap on his/her knee

• Someone with a prosthetic leg/arm

• Some one who is autistic

Which of these is NOT a feature of a Silver Zone in Singapore?

• Reduced speed limit of 40km/h

• Two-stage crossing that allows senior pedestrians to rest in the middle of the crossing.

• Gateway marked with bright signs and silver painted road strips to indicate the start of the zone

• reduction of lanes to shorten crossing distance

Answer explanation

Gateway is marked with bright flourescent signs and YELLOW painted road strips

Singapore aims to implement _____ Silver Zones by 2023.

Which of these cities are known to have a high level of congestion?

• Bengaluru, India

• Moscow, Russia

• Singapore

• Perth, Australia

Answer explanation

It is Melbourne, Australia.

Perth and Melbourne are two DIFFERENT cities in Australia

Traffic congestion can affect the physical and emotional well-being of those caught in traffic.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Long travelling times may tired out both drivers and passengers.

Drivers become frustrated and display aggressive behavior or lose concentration, increasing the risk of traffic accidents.

Which of these are impacts of traffic congestion?

• Drivers get angry and impatient, displaying aggressive behavior

• More fuel is burnt and wasted.

• Increased risk of accidents due to tired drivers

• Higher carbon emissions

Health risks resulting from traffic systems includes.......

• Asthma

• Blindness

• Lung infection

• Eye irritation