Diverse Places Flashcards
What is the rural-urban continuum
transition from sparsely populated rural places to densely populated urban places
What is population density
the number of people living in each unit of area
Describe how the population has changed in the UK in the last 50 years
population of the UK has grown unevenly
some regions growing rapidly ( London and the
south-east)
others grown more slowly (the north-east of England).
Definition of place
web of characteristics, flows and perceptions attached to a specific place
Definition of sense of place
the subjective and emotional attachment to a place
Definition of population structure
composition of the population of a country, region, or area
Describe population structure in Newham, Inner London
- population: 314, 100
- dominated by 21-40 year olds- easily accessible for work and leisure
- regeneration- led to more housing
- internal migration- uni students, young graduates, enticed- lots of jobs- pulls them in
- international migration- 55% of Newhams pop = foreign-born residents- continually increasing
natural increase- high fertility rate- 76.6 per 1000 general fertility rate
Describe population structure in Kingston-Upon Thames, Outer London
- population: 163, 900
- average age- 37- wealthy area- place people move to to raise families
- international migration- 20%
- internal migration- older people move here- higher ageing population- outer suburbs- quieter, nicer area
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Describe population structure in North Yorkshire, rural county
- population: 602, 600
- average age- 39.8-
- internal migration- ageing population- retired people- those seeking country living
- international migration- low- not mahy jobs/ leisure- less than 5% of people are born outsiude UK
Describe population structure in Highland, Scotland, remote rural area
population: 232, 950
- average age- 43.2
- internal migration- ageing population- retired people- families- seeking rural lifestyle
- international migration- low- accessibility to rest of UK- hard- weather conditions- difficult to commute to other Scottish cities
Name the factors affecting population density within an urban area
-use
- low pop dens in CBD- commercial activities, concentration of public buildings
- high pop dens- inner urban ridge- redeveloped more conventional modern housing- house oppos
- decreased pop dens- interwar suburban depression- semi-detached/ detached housing- spacious- less ppl concentrated in one area
- built during war
- increase in pop dens- urban fringe cliff- due to flats built on edge of city- easy commute into city
- decrease in pop dens- rural fringe- green belt land around edge of city- prevents urban sprawl (spreading of city outwards)
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How does physical environment affect population density in an area
flat areas are ideal for residential development as building houses on slopes is more expensive
-so steep slopes and flood plains are avoided unless residential space is urgent
How does socio-economic status affect population density in an area
- wealthy members tend to live in expensive housing- in low pop dens
- meaning poorer ppl are left living in UKs industrial towns- pollution, noise, smell
How does dwelling type and household size affect population density in an area
-high incidence of flats generates high pop dens than detached houses estates
What is the demographic transition model
model representing changing rates of fertility and mortality over time and how they affect rates of population growth
What is the rural-urban continuum model
model for how population density and structure changes with distance away from urban areas and towards rural areas
What are the key concepts of the rural-urban continuum model
The key concept of model is accessibility.
more accessible a rural settlement is to
city, the more urban characteristics it
will have.
-e.g. A village down a narrow lane is less
accessible and will stay more ‘rural’.
Explain how urban areas relate to fertility rates and mortality rates
- urban places have younger, more etnically diverse populations
- 20-40 years old
- high fertility rates
- mortality rates low
Explain how rural areas relate to fertility rates and mortality rates
rural places-
How ands why has the UK’s population grown
increase in life expectancy, improved food supplies and clean water led to rapid population growth during the 1800s.
- low mortality rate: modern healthcare, widely available, free by the NHS
- modern medicines treat many diseases
- higher incomes enable people to eat a healthy diet and have good living conditions
-high fertility rates : increase in internal and international migrants- of fertility age- moved for job ops
Describe the differences in population structures along the rural-urban continuum
- low pop dens in CBD- commercial activities, concentration of public buildings
- high pop dens- inner urban ridge- redeveloped more conventional modern housing- house oppos
- decreased pop dens- interwar suburban depression- semi-detached/ detached housing- spacious- less ppl concentrated in one area
- built during war
- increase in pop dens- urban fringe cliff- due to flats built on edge of city- easy commute into city
- decrease in pop dens- rural fringe- green belt land around edge of city- prevents urban sprawl (spreading of city outwards)
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Describe the differences in population structure along rural-urban continuum
-lower ageing pop- people retire in more rural areas
rural areas- lower fertility rates- fertility age migrate to city for work-
-higher mortality rate- internal migration- elderly retire rural areas
Desrcibe the rural-urban continuum model
- large city
- green belt
- small village turned into overspill town
- suburbanised village with old core
- small suburbanised village with old core
- more remote village
- village with mainly second homes
How migration rates differ across the uk
-urban areas
- urban areas such as Inner London, Newham,
- 55% of its population- foreign born
- av age 31
- ethnic enclaves occur in these areas- creating more cultural diversity within area- attracts other migrants to area
- social clustering of diff ethnic communties- also attract international migrants to an area- common in urban raeas
- job opportunities- skill shortages in UK force companies to recruit overseas workers
- internal migrants tend to move from inner city areas- outer suburban areas- start family- peace- wealthier
How migration rates differ across the uk
-rural areas
- rural area, North Yorkshire
- av age: 39
- less than 5% pop born outside UK
- no social clustering- can be unattractive- no culture
- limited job opportunities
- not easily accessible to urban areas- hard to commute- hence lack of international migrants
- mainly internal migration- elderly migrating- retirement and those seeking country living
What is cultural diversity
existence of a variety of ethnic groups in a city
£Why does cultural diversity and social clustering occur
- as ethnic communities migrate to live close to their families and friends of the same culture
- more ethnic ppl migrating to the area means a development and increase in the local specialist shops selling the preferred cultural food
- this can attract tourists and other people to the area, economically benefitting it, by having culturally diverse resturants, shops, worship places
Impacts of changing cultural diversity on places
- ECONOMICALLY BOOSTS AJ AREA- attracts tourists- restaurants, shops, places of worship
- attracts other international migrations- social clustering
- leads to increase in skilled workers coming from abroad- boosts economy
-SOCIALLY BOOSTS AN AREA- promotes humanistic values- place feels welcoming
Definition of cultrual change
modification of society through innovation, invention, disocvery or contact with other societies
Name 2 pathways of cultural change
-changing mix of ethnic groups- cultural change is consolidated if immigrants are concentrated in certain area and natural increase rises
What does population structure and density vary according too
varies according to
placement in rural-urban continuum and, therefore
accessibility, physical factors, historical development and the
role of planning
Name 2 factors affecting population strcuture and dynamics
- differences
in fertility and mortality rates
-international and
internal migration
Give the percentage of white, british living in Tower Hamlets, London compared to East Devon
TH- 31.2%
ED- 93.2%
What does the demographic transition model show
there is a correlation between the development
of a country and its birth and death rates
Describe stage 1 of the demographic transition model
high birth and death rates- total population is quite low
country- poorly developed
birth rates high- lack of contraception, education
dath rates high- malnutriton no healthcare
Describe stage 2 of the demographic transition model
Death rate decreases while birth rate stays high- population size increases
-country has become more developed- more money to spend on hospitals
Describe stage 3 of the demographic transition model
Death rate decreases, birth rates decreases population expands more rapidly
-more developed country- women have more rights- educated- contraception- fasmily planning advice
Describe stage 4 of the demographic transition model
Birth rate, death rates much lower and have plateaued
How is population structure different in rural and urban areas
- Dense population in major cities (89% of Englands pop)
- Lowest population density in rural areas (11% of Eng’s pop)
State 3 reasons for changes in the UK’s population
- birth rate
- death rate
- migration
Name 2 reasons as to why birth rates have increased in the UK
-Population Growth - as pop increases, number of child-bearing people
increases so rate of pop growth increases.
- Government Policy - (Maternity/Paternity leave)
Name 2 reasons as to why birth rates may decline in the UK
- use of contraception, is more widespread- free access, sex ed taught in sch
-financial cost- expensive- some families are choosing to have less
children.
Name 2 reasons as to why death rates have decreased in the UK
Advancement in medicine - lots diseases have been eradicated, access to healthcare has improved
Clean water and sanitation
Name 2 reasons as to why birth rates may increase in the UK
- smoking
- alcohol