Transport GQ2 - Systems and Their Spatial Distribution Quiz

Which station is home to the longest escalator in the MRT network?

• Bras Basah

• City Hall

• Botanic Gardens

• Dhoby Ghaut

Which station is the deepest MRT station in Singapore?

• Dhoby Ghaut

• Bencoolen

• Botanic Gardens

• Raffles Place

Which station is the only MRT station spelled without upper casing?

• Dhoby Ghaut

• one-north

• Raffles Place

• City Hall

Which major transport nodes are located in the Central Business District (CBD) of Singapore?

• Botanic Gardens

• Dhoby Ghaut

• City Hall

• Raffles Place

Which major transport node provides access to popular tourist destinations rich in historical and cultural heritage?

• Chinatown

• Little India

• City Hall

• Raffles Place

What is the purpose of terminals in the transportation process?

• None of the above

• Originate passengers

• Terminate passengers

• Gathers goods and passengers to start or end journeys

What are interchanges in a transportation network?

• Points of transfer within or between different modes

• None of the above

• End points of a transportation network

• Starting points of a transportation network

Why are transport nodes often located near areas with a high concentration of activities?

• To limit traffic flow

• None of the above

• To reduce accessibility

• So that more people can access them.

Answer explanation

• 1. Concentration of Activities

• Cities are bustling with activities ranging from finance and banking to manufacturing, retail and leisure.

• Transport nodes are often located near such concentration of activities so that more people can access them.

• There are more nodes in certain compared to elsewhere.

• Some nodes interchanges while others are not.

What is the significance of accessibility in determining the location of transport nodes?

• None of the above

• Cost of reaching destinations

• Difficulty in reaching destinations

• Ease of reaching destinations

Which station can be reached via three different lines and serves as an interchange for many destinations?

• City Hall

• Botanic Gardens

• Raffles Place

• Dhoby Ghaut