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What are the 3 conditions that explain why people and goods move from one place to another?
What are the 3 conditions that explain why people and goods move from one place to another?
- Efficiency, cost, and convenience
- Complementarity, transferability, and intervening opportunities (correct)
- Competition, demand, and supply
- Mode choice, time, and safety
What is the main difference between a physical model and an abstract model in transportation engineering?
What is the main difference between a physical model and an abstract model in transportation engineering?
- Physical models are used for mathematical calculations while abstract models are based on real-world observations.
- Physical models focus on mental interpretations while abstract models focus on physical design.
- Physical models use computer software while abstract models rely on manual calculations.
- Physical models are tangible representations while abstract models are theoretical concepts. (correct)
What is the purpose of mathematical models in transportation engineering?
What is the purpose of mathematical models in transportation engineering?
- To simplify complex systems into mathematical equations (correct)
- To create physical representations of systems
- To enhance mental models through training
- To analyze systems based on theoretical viewpoints
Which element is NOT considered as a factor in mode choice for moving people and goods?
Which element is NOT considered as a factor in mode choice for moving people and goods?
How are transportation substitutes like the telephone, fax, and radio classified?
How are transportation substitutes like the telephone, fax, and radio classified?
What is the primary role of intervening opportunities in explaining the movement of people and goods?
What is the primary role of intervening opportunities in explaining the movement of people and goods?
What defines transportation engineering according to the Institute of Transportation Engineers?
What defines transportation engineering according to the Institute of Transportation Engineers?
What distinguishes traffic engineering from transportation engineering?
What distinguishes traffic engineering from transportation engineering?
What is considered an exotic system in transportation engineering?
What is considered an exotic system in transportation engineering?
Which specialists are involved in the diverse activities of transportation engineering?
Which specialists are involved in the diverse activities of transportation engineering?
What characterizes a multimodal system in transportation?
What characterizes a multimodal system in transportation?
Which term describes the branch of transportation engineering that focuses on roads and highways?
Which term describes the branch of transportation engineering that focuses on roads and highways?
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