Practice Changes in location of activities - 3.2.2 | 3. Role of transportation in society | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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Changes in location of activities

3.2.2 - Changes in location of activities

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens when transportation costs are reduced?

💡 Hint: Think about proximity and costs.

Question 2 Easy

Which two supply points were mentioned in the section?

💡 Hint: Remember the example discussed!

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Question 1

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

💡 Hint: Consider cost-benefit perspectives.

Question 2

True or False: Improved transportation can lead to a decrease in the prices of goods.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think economically about transport costs.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small town's transportation network considering how you would decide the best locations for supply points based on distance and costs.

💡 Hint: Think about balancing access versus cost.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how supply shifts from one town to another could impact local employment rates over five years.

💡 Hint: Look at both positive and negative impacts.

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