3.6. Summary

Try these first

1. 1.

   What acronym can help remember the economic role of transport?

   Hint

   Think about how distance affects pricing.

2. 2.

   Name a negative environmental effect of transportation.

   Hint

   What do cars release into the air?

3. 3.

   What is the acronym to remember the factors affected by transportation?

   • PAN
   • SETTLE
   • PDC

   Hint

   Think about economic impacts!

4. 4.

   True or False: Transportation has no political implications.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the role of transport in communication.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how the development of transportation infrastructure could balance economic growth while addressing environmental concerns.

   Hint

   Consider how new technologies could play a role.

6. 6.

   Analyze a historical example where transportation changes altered settlement patterns or economic conditions in a region.

   Hint

   Think about pivotal moments in history where transport played a key role.