Changing Places - Flows Flashcards
Why do places constantly change?
Because all the factors that create their character constantly change
Why have flows of people, money, resources and ideas increased?
Improvements to transport, communications & Globalisation
What is demographic change caused by?
Shifting flows
What are demographic characteristics to do with?
Who lives in a place and what they are like
What are 3 external factors that caused demographic change?
Flows of people
Flows of money
Flows of investment
How can flows of people change demographic characteristics of a place? e.g age
Younger people could be leaving as they are unable to afford in that area
How can flows of money and investment change demographic characteristics of a place?
Governments can invest money in areas to attract people to live there e.g London Docklands UDCs
How can flows of ideas and resources change demographic characteristics of a place?
Ideas such as Birth Control can reduce the birth rate and affect the population size
What are the cultural characteristics of places?
How people live their lives
How can flows of people change the cultural characteristics of a place?
New people or visitors bring their culture with them
How can flows of money & investment, ideas affect the cultural characteristics of a place?
New cultural ideas introduced so e.g eating habits can change
What are the economic characteristics of places?
Work and money e.g employment rates and income
How can flows of people change the economic characteristics of a place?
Tourism can change the types of jobs available and also decline in industry
How can flows of resources affect the economic characteristics of a place?
Can bring employment and work
How can flows of money and investment have positive impacts on the economic characteristics of places?
Can bring in tourism and money
