Deprivation In Urban Areas Flashcards
What is depression?
Not having enough of something such as food, water or shelter
What are some problems found in the inner city?
Expensive house prices Litter Congestion Air pollution Higher crime rates Vandalism Graffiti Noise pollution Homelessness Difficult parking
What are social disadvantages of living in the inner city?
Homeless people
Security - crime rates
Overcrowding
Lower life expectancy - air pollution
What are economic disadvantages associated with living in the inner city?
Expensive land prices
High unemployment
Crime rates
What are some environmental disadvantages associated with living in the inner city?
Lack of parking Litter Congestion Vandalism Graffiti Noise and air pollution
Why can living in an urban area benefit a family?
A family will be able to make use of all the facilities and amenities put in place in order to service the massive population found in towns and cities
What are some push factors that cause people to move to urban areas?
Insufficient food Insufficient water Lack of opportunities No/bad housing Bad quality of life Bad education Bad seduces Low paid jobs/no jobs Poor health Crime
What are some pull factors that cause people to migrate to urban areas?
Good food supply Good water supply Reliable jobs Quality services Education Good quality and standard of life Less natural disasters
