Unit 4 package 1
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This document discusses various modes of transportation in Singapore. It begins with an activity for students to list 5 common modes of transportation in Singapore, noting 2 benefits and 2 difficulties of each. It then compares rural and urban transportation, discussing problems unique to rural areas. Key questions are posed about traffic congestion and how some cities manage it. Mobility is defined as the movement of people and goods, and characteristics of urban transportation are outlined, including the variety of modes, density of networks, and infrastructure. Public and private transportation options in Singapore are briefly covered. The document concludes with a homework assignment.
Unit 4 package 1
- 1. CBSS SEC 2 GEOGRAPHY Unit 4 : Transport Package 1 Pg 104-109
- 2. Transport •How do we keep people moving?
- 3. Group Discussion! In your groups, • List down at least 5 modes of transport that is commonly used nowadays in Singapore. • For each type, please list 2 benefits and 2 difficulties/inconveniences that it brings. • You need a presenter who will present your findings to your class. • You have 10 minutes to prepare your presentation.
- 4. Rural vs Urban Transport 1. Why do you think Rural transport is different from Urban transport? 2. What are the problems that Rural transport needs to deal with as opposed to Urban transport?
- 5. The big 4Questions 1. What is traffic congestion? 2. Where is traffic congestion found in the city? Why does it occur here? 3. How does traffic congestion affect people and the environment? 4. How do some cities manage traffic congestion?
- 6. Mobility • The movement of people and goods from place to place. • Time and cost must be reasonable. • Amount of people has a direct impact on the level of traffic congestion. • Mobility services in cities are often the most developed • Does not mean it is the easiest to move around.
- 7. Characteristics of urban transport 1.Wide variety of transport modes 2.Higher density of transport networks 3.Better transport infrastructure
- 8. Modes of transport •Private transport • Transport owned by individuals • Cars / motorcycles / light commercial vehicles •Public transport • Transport owned by the government or private companies • Buses, trains and taxis
- 9. Let’s discuss for a while •What are the companies that own Public transport in Singapore? •Is public transport in SGP affordable? •What are the different types of public transport that are within 15 minutes walk of your home?
- 10. Density of transport networks • Transport network – system of transport routes • A connected set of nodes • Node – a place where transport network cross or join • Route – the connection between 2 nodes • The number of nodes and routes determines the density of transport networks • Larger nodes and routes – greater network density.
- 11. Package 1 homework • Complete exercise 1 and submit it the next lesson.