CBSS SEC 2 GEOGRAPHYUnit 4 : Transport
Package 3
Transport
•Why do some places suffer more from congestion?
Meet Farid
Where does Farid meet with congestion every day?
Concentration of congestion
•Normally in the city centre.•Central Business District (CBD)•Location where many big businesses, banks, financial institutions are located.
•Tall skyscraper-office blocks
The CBD in Singapore
•Large difference in population numbers (day and night)
•Not a complete ghost town at night (international business) due to different timezones.
•Peak hours – timing where most people need to report for work / go home after work• 7am to 9am & 5pm to 7pm
Using live traffic maps
•Use of GPS technology•Tracking of live traffic congestion•Useful in planning travel routes
Group Discussion!
In your groups, • Discuss and write down your answers for the 3 questions found on Pg 116 of your textbook.
• You need a presenter who will present your findings to your class.
• You have 10 minutes to prepare your presentation.
Let’s Start
Package 3 homework
•Study the following pages for the mini test next lesson.
•PG104 to 116