Practice Changes In Location Of Activities (3.2.2) - Role of transportation in society

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Question 1.
What happens when transportation costs are reduced?
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Think about proximity and costs.
Question 2.
Which two supply points were mentioned in the section?
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Remember the example discussed!
3Question 3.
What effect does improved transportation infrastructure have on supply points?
- Supply points become irrelevant
- Closer supply points always win
- Farther supply points may become viable
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Consider cost-benefit perspectives.
4Question 4.
True or False: Improved transportation can lead to a decrease in the prices of goods.
- True
- False
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Think economically about transport costs.
Question 5.
Design a small town's transportation network considering how you would decide the best locations for supply points based on distance and costs.
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Think about balancing access versus cost.
Question 6.
Evaluate how supply shifts from one town to another could impact local employment rates over five years.
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Look at both positive and negative impacts.

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