1.A- What's in a place? Flashcards
1
Q
what is a space?
A
space is something abstract, without any substantial meaning
2
Q
what is a place?
A
- place refers to a certain piece of space that people are aware of/attracted to
- can be seen as a space that has meaning
- shaped by their past/present connections and flows of people, money and ideas
- all of these elements, and therefore places, are constantly changing (slowly or quickly)
3
Q
what characteristics shape a place?
A
- physical geography
- demography
- cultural
- built environment
- political
- socio-economic
4
Q
how do physical geography characteristics shape a place?
A
- altitude, slope, aspect, drainage, relief
5
Q
how do demography characteristics shape a place?
A
- number of inhabitants, their ages, gender and ethnicity
6
Q
how do cultural characteristics shape a place?
A
- religion, local traditions, local clubs and societies
7
Q
how do built environment characteristics shape a place?
A
- age and style of buildings, building materials, density of housing
8
Q
how do political characteristics shape a place?
A
- local, regional, national government, local groups such as residents associations
9
Q
how do socio-economic characteristics shape a place?
A
- employment, income, family status, education
