2B

Question 1

State what representation means

Answer 1

any means of communication by which people tell each other about people and places

Question 2

Differences between informal and formal representations of a place

Answer 2

informal:
* subjective
* heavily influenced by the purpose of the representation (who it is for and why) and who created it
* creative, stylised
* does not necessarily reflect the actual world

formal:
* objective
* based on facts rather than feelings

Question 3

Give examples of informal representations of a place

Answer 3

• photography
• tv
• Film

Question 4

Give examples of formal representations of a place

Answer 4

census
crime figures

Question 5

Q: Using evidence from Fig 1 and Fig 2, explain two differences in the informal (or formal or informal and formal) representations of this place

Answer 5

State the obvious:
Think:
What is the aim?
Who is it by?
What is it depicting?

Use information in the figures to support answer!

Question 6

census

Answer 6

• precise, accurate, reliable quantitative data
• data for an entire political unit
• data is objective, carefully planned providing rational place profile
• provides data which cannot be observed

Question 7

photograph

Answer 7

• general qualitative view of the area
• photograph has a more limited view showing part of an area
• chosen area photographed is subjective, influenced by perceptions of photographer
• photograph gives visual impression of the built environment