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Rodrigue Ch 1.1: Transportation Geography Principles Quiz

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Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting space/time convergence in transportation systems?

Labor costs (correct)
Speed
Terminal efficiency
Economies of scale

In geographic information systems for transportation (GIS-T), which component focuses on the study of transportation networks and land use?

Layers (correct)
Management
Analysis
Encoding

What type of data model is typically used to represent individual geographic objects in GIS-T?

Field-based (raster) data models
Categorical data models
3D data models
Object-based (vector) data models (correct)

Which element is NOT part of the 7 elements of technology as introduced in Transportation Geography?

Customer preferences (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is credited with enabling intermodal transport through the introduction of shipping containers?

Malcom McLean (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the core principles of transportation geography mentioned in the text?

Space is merely a constraint for mobility. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In transportation geography, what does 'friction of distance' refer to?

The resistance encountered when people and goods move over space. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some components of transportation systems according to the text?

Modes, infrastructures, and networks. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which trend is mentioned in relation to transportation systems in the text?

Growth of transport demand and reduction of transport costs. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some geographical considerations discussed regarding transportation systems?

Activity location, supply-demand complementarity, movement scale. (B) Signup and view all the answers