Chapter 2 - Transportation - Study Questions

Dear Students,

Here are the study questions for chapter 2.  We will complete review the answers in class.

1. When did the first paid air passenger take flight? What would you say have been the three biggest milestones in commercial aviation since that date?
2. If a flight with 500 available seats carries 300 passengers, what is the passenger load factor?
3. Why is it difficult for new airlines to take off in Canada?
4. How did some of BC’s regional airports come into existence? What are some of the challenges they face today?
5. How much economic activity is generated by YVR every year?
6. What are the key differences between river cruises and ocean cruises? Who are the target markets for these cruises?
7. Which cities attract more than 50% of the cruise traffic in Canada?
8. What are the priorities for transportation infrastructure development as outlined in Vancouver’s Tourism Master Plan? What other transportation components would you include in your community’s tourism plan?
9. What are some of the environmental impacts of the transportation sector? Name three. How might these be lessened?