S2 Chapter 10.2 - 10.3

Where are major transport nodes typically located in a city?

• At residential areas

• In areas with high activity levels

• In suburban neighborhoods

• In parks and green spaces

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a major transport node?

• Located in high activity zones

• Supports finance and manufacturing

• Found in low-density residential areas

• Provides access to employment opportunities

Which of these is an example of a transport terminal?

• A shopping mall

• An MRT train stop

• A cargo ship terminal

• A highway interchange

Why are transport nodes located in areas of high activity?

• To avoid traffic congestion

• So that fewer people can use them

• To ensure easy access for many people

• Because land is cheaper there

Which of the following locations in Singapore is a major transport node?

• Bishan Park

• Jurong East Bus Interchange

• Pasir Ris Town Centre

• East Coast Lagoon

What are interchanges used for?

• Parking freight containers

• Starting and ending journeys

• Connecting different transportation networks

• Collecting transportation fees

What determines high accessibility in a transport system?

• High travel costs and long distances

• Many interchanges in the system

• Short travel time and low cost

• Presence of shopping malls

Which of the following would likely be a minor transport node?

• Raffles Place MRT

• Bayfront MRT

• A neighborhood bus stop

• Changi Airport

What is the main reason for placing transport nodes in areas with high accessibility?

• To reduce infrastructure costs

• To provide long travel routes

• To allow easy access to many destinations

• To limit transportation choices

What type of node is a facility where journeys start or end?

• Interchange

• Hub

• Terminal

• Spoke