characteristics forming the identity of place Flashcards
1
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socio economic
A
employement, income, education, family status.
these can be a push or pull factor to an area
2
Q
political
A
national, regional and housing/ residential associations
too high tax may push people away
3
Q
cultural
A
religion
local tradions and clubs
societies
helps people feel safer in communities
4
Q
demography
A
age and gender of residents
ethnicity
populayon density
if the population density is too high then people may leave
less income to the area. over pop causes traffic. push factor
5
Q
built enviorment
A
age and style of buildings
density of housing
building materials
6
Q
physical geography
A
-altitude
-slope angle
- rivers and topography
- drainage geoglogy