Booklet 5 - The service economy (tertiary) and its social, economic impacts Flashcards
1
Q
what is counter-urbanisation
A
movement away from cities
2
Q
what is decentralisation
A
movement (of businesses) away from city centres
3
Q
what is deindustrialisation
A
decline of secondary businesses
4
Q
what is suburbination
A
movement of people to the urban-rural fringe
(less pollution, easier transport + better quality housing)
5
Q
what is urban decline
A
deterioration of a city area caused by a lack of investment + maintenance
6
Q
what are the 3 waves of decentralization
A
- development of food superstores in out of town location
- development of retail parks, for bulky goods = DIY + furniture
- development of out of town shopping centres, for leisure goods
7
Q
name a technological which causes a decline in retailing
A
online shopping
