10 Questions
Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting space/time convergence in transportation systems?
Labor costs
In geographic information systems for transportation (GIS-T), which component focuses on the study of transportation networks and land use?
Layers
What type of data model is typically used to represent individual geographic objects in GIS-T?
Object-based (vector) data models
Which element is NOT part of the 7 elements of technology as introduced in Transportation Geography?
Customer preferences
Which individual is credited with enabling intermodal transport through the introduction of shipping containers?
Malcom McLean
What is one of the core principles of transportation geography mentioned in the text?
Space is merely a constraint for mobility.
In transportation geography, what does 'friction of distance' refer to?
The resistance encountered when people and goods move over space.
What are some components of transportation systems according to the text?
Modes, infrastructures, and networks.
Which trend is mentioned in relation to transportation systems in the text?
Growth of transport demand and reduction of transport costs.
What are some geographical considerations discussed regarding transportation systems?
Activity location, supply-demand complementarity, movement scale.
Test your knowledge on the core principles of transportation geography outlined in Chapter 1.1 of Rodrigue's book. Learn about the spatial linking of derived demand, the concept of distance, and the relation between space and time.
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