DP Geography Questionbank
Time–space convergence and the reduction in the friction of distance
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Explain how a reduction in the friction of distance results in time–space convergence.
Examine the relative changes in the speed and capacity of two types of transport (air, ocean, road, rail, pipeline) responsible for the flow of goods, materials and people.
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