Chapter 15 test of knowledge
Briefly discuss an agency that creates government regulations regarding transportation systems
Another U.S. government agency that handles transportation issues is the Environment Protection Agency. the EPA works with issues such as emissions and air quality.
The--phase is the portion of the production process cycle in which people and cargo wait for the transportation vehicle
Holding phase
transportation makes use of more than one transportation environment
Intermodal transportation
Define transportation system
Is an organized process of relocating people and cargo are moved within near space and into outer space
Transportation includes highway, rail, and pipeline transportation
Land
Write two sentences describing the expected outcome of a transportation system
Outcome from transportation systems that affect the entire society such as an improved standard of living due to the implementation of a local transportation system
Name the six transportation system inputs. Provide an example each
People, Capital, Knowledge, Materials, Energy, and Finances
Management process are needed to ----and-----the transportation system
Plan, Organize, and Control
Describe the difference between production and management process in a transportation system
Production is on the scene part of the system and are the most recognizable components of a transportation system and management is behind the scenes activities necessary in keeping people and cargo organized and on schedule
List the five categories of transportation system
Rail, Highway, Pipeline, Recreational, and On-site
Give three examples of societal goals for any type of transportation system
Roads and highways, new people and ideas, people and cargo
Identify the four types of goals that affect transportation systems
Systemic goal, Personal goals, Economic goals, and Societal goals
What is the main purpose of feedback within a transportation systems
The main reason for feedback is essential to efficiently operate, maintain, and improve a successful transportation system
Space transportation systems are commonly used for
near space and outer space
