Midterm Review: Transportation in Tourism

The railroad line decree was issued by King Alfonso XII.

Rail operations were interrupted.

They operate at speeds of 200 km/h or more.

<p>Shinkansen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was legislation related to rail transport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The basic physical elements of transportation include way (infrastructure), carrying unit (vehicles), terminal (facilities), and motive power (energy source).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transportation facilitates tourism growth by enabling increased travel and connecting destinations with markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Factors influencing transport selection include distance, schedule frequency, availability, speed, convenience, route, cost, safety, unique experience, and status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active transportation is travel involving sustained physical exertion; its characteristics include being human-powered and non-motorized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transportation contributes to the local economy and enhances the broader economy through tourism-related activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The quality of transport directly impacts the travel experience and business outcomes for tourism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Certain forms of transport, like scenic trains, serve as attractions themselves for tourists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active transportation reduces greenhouse emissions by lowering the carbon footprint associated with motorized transport.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active transportation promotes community safety and enhances physical fitness and mental health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public transportation reduces the need for individual car use and lowers overall emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The invention of the wheel revolutionized transportation by enabling more efficient movement of goods and people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An advantage of rail transport is inexpensive fare, while a disadvantage is limited routing flexibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The DOTr is responsible for policy and planning related to transportation systems in the Philippines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walking is low-impact and promotes health, while cycling is efficient and has low emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One challenge of road transport is the issue of parking space availability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first self-propelled vehicle was created by Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot in 1769.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The LTFRB regulates and monitors public land transportation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coach services and car rentals. Coach services are chosen for their cost-effectiveness and group comfort, while car rentals provide ease of mobility and better location experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rail tourism combines rail travel with tourism, offering special trains and visits to rail heritage sites, appealing to those interested in scenic adventures and history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Travel trailers, truck bed-campers, and motorhomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 19th century marked the Golden Age of Rail Transportation, characterized by widespread use of trains and the introduction of steam locomotives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The TRB regulates the construction and operation of toll facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Metro Rail Transit Corporation (MRT) operates this system, which is crucial for providing efficient public transportation in Manila.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There was a transition from wood to iron rails during this period.</p> Signup and view all the answers