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GEL 1.3 1.4 2.1 Flashcards

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1.3

what are regions

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areas with similar physical and or human characteristics

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characteristics of region

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-vary in size
-have simialr physical and human characteristics

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1.3

what can regions be classified to

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-environmental characteristics
-human characteristics
-geographical location

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1.3

regions can also be the

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sphere of influence

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1.3

example of sphere of influence

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town council

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1.3

what are spatial patterns

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spatial patterns are non-random arrangements that are recognisable as shapes, clusters, geometry, or repeated occurrance at regular intervals

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1.3

why is recognising spatial patterns useful

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it helps us understand the world around us

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1.3

what are spatial associations

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it refers to the tendency of a pair of services, events and objects to be located near each other

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1.3

example of spatial associations

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lifts and staircase/ train staions and bus interchange

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1.3

characteristics of spatial association

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the 2 objects are close together most of the time

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1.4

what are spatial scales

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it refers to the extent of an area in which a phenomenon or process takes place

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1.4

what are scale hierachies

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-global
-regional
-local

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1.4

what are nested areas

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they are smaller areas located within larger areas

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1.4

why is knowing spatial scales important?

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it helps us understand how events and processes at one spatial scale may affect people and nature at other spatial scales

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1.4

how can processes at different scales provide us with different perspectives?

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based on the spatial patters and trends observed

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1.4

how many towns in singapore

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more than 20

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1.4

in each town it has a

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town centre with a concentration of activities

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1.4

functions of a town

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  1. commercial hub(malls)
  2. social hub
  3. intergrated transport hub
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1.4

what are commercial hubs for

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  1. attract bussinesses
  2. local+glocal
  3. save time, save money
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1.4

what spatial hierachies can we observe in singapore

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  1. residential unti
  2. precinct
  3. neighbourhood
  4. town
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1.4

what is a precinct formed by

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between 400 to 800 untis

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1.4

why are facilities located within close proximity

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-to serve residents’ everyday needs
-enhacing convenience and accessibility

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1.4

facilities located in a precinct are

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children’s playground
community gardens
covered linkways

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1.4

why are some other facilities spread throughout the precinct

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to ensure that they can meet most of the residents needs

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1.4

neighbourhoods serves between what and what

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between 4000 and 6000 residential units

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1.4

how does the arrangement of a neighbourhood enhance residents convenience?

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the town’s neighbourhood can be found surrounding the town centre, which enables all residents to travel to and from the town centre conveniently.

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1.4

convenience in neighourhoods in singapore

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in singapore, each town has a wide range of faciities and features that enhance resident’s convenience and meet their everyday

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1.4

examples of convinience in singapore

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-extensive roads, cycling and pedestrain networks in each town enables residents to travel easily from one precinct to another or from one neighbourhood to the town centre
-shops and schools that serve residents

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1.4

how do facilities at neighbourhood and precinct serve residents

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they complement one another

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1.4

what are intergrated facilities in neigbourhoods for

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they bring together amenities under one roof

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1.4

With the use of examples, explain how Singapore’s town planning can create connections and
synergies at all spatial hierarchy levels.

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In Singapore, this is done through optimising scarce land resources which caters to the diverse needs of current and future generations. [1]
* Example, URA LT Plan maps out land uses and infrastructure needs in SG over the next 50 years, and reviews them every 10 years to ensure relevance to changing aspirations and needs of Singaporeans. [1]
* In Singapore, there is a need to accommodate other uses (like military facilities, waste treatment plants, power stations, seaports and airports) typically not located in cities as Singapore is a city and sovereign state. [1]
* Example, Senoko Waste-to-Energy Plant built near to towns (Woodlands, Sembawang) ensures that pollution is managed, yet also creating jobs and education opportunities, which
produces synergy as both nature and people are accounted for. [1]

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1.4

how is town planned in singapore

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  1. serves residents and provides for nature at distinct levels of the precint, neighourhood and town
  2. creates connections and synergies across precints, neighbourhoods and towns
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2.1

what is sustainable development

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Sustainable development refers to development that:
- Meets the needs of the present population by achieving high standard of living for all, and
- Ensures the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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2.1

what does “UNSDGs” refer to

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“UNSDGs” refers to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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2.1

for development to be sustainable what must be considered

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needs of the economy, environment,
society

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2.1

how to achieve economic sustainability

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ensuring that a neighborhood has a high enough population density. This helps to support local businesses, and keep transport and infrastructure costs low, ensuring economic sustainability in the neighborhood

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2.1

how does ample protection for nature help neighbourhood be env sustainbable

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  • ample protection for nature, wildlife can thrive in our urban spaces and human-wildlife coexistence can be fostered.
  • coconcerted efforts should be made to protect existing native species habitats and ecosystems, and to re-establish species that once exsisted.
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2.1

ways to achieve environmental sustainability in urban neighbourhoods?

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  1. ample protection for nature
  2. use energy-water efficient products/ materials
  3. minimise waste
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2.1

example of use of energy-water efficient design

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  1. under the large-scale housing development board(HDB) Green Towns Programme, cool paint is going to be used in neighbourhoods to lower temperatures by up to 2 degrees celsius, reducing energy consumption
  2. water harvested from rain is used for block washing of void decks and corridors to reduce overall water consumption
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1.4

spatial scales can be different hierachies like

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global regional and local

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2.1

ways to ensure social sustainability

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  • by ensuring residents feel included and have a sense of shared identity
  • keeping population size in urband neighbourhood small ->this can facilitate regular interactions amongst residents
  • residents can come together to discuss issues affecting the neighbourhood and find solutions to various challenges
  • this builds resilience and positive relationships between residents, as this helps to maintain a culture of open communitcation, mutual respect and understanding
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2.1

what is gross domestic product (gdp)

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total value of all final goods and services/ total popilation in country

43
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2.1

why does developed countries have higher gdp comapred to less developed countries?

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countries with higher gdp will usually have larger number of productive and well developed service industries

44
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2.1

what is life expectancy

A

the average number of years a person born in a country is expected to live

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2.1

why developed countries have higher life expetancy than lower developed countries?

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developed countries have more access to better quality healthcare, clean water better sanitation, more food supply and better living conditions.

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2.1

how does Energy and water-efficient design approaches for buildings and landscapes help neighbourhoods be more env sustainable

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  • buildings and landscaping in urban neighbourhoods may be designed to be energy -water-efficient to minimise the use of resources.
  • smart technology and eco-friendsly features can be installed
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2.1

what is adult literacy rate

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the percentage of those 15 and above who can read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life

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2.1

why developed countries usually have higher adult literacy rate compared to lower developed countries?

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developed countries have more access to education and generate more professionals who can contribute their skills and expertise in dirving country’s economy

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2.1

explain how approaches to sustainable development may differ between a developed country and a
less developed country.

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a developed country is more economically stable compared to a less developed country, so they can get more resources to help them with sustainable development unlike a less developed country. furthurmore, a less developed country have other worries to be worried about like if there is enough food for all their people and how they can get clean water more efficiently. these worries are more important to them than sustainable development at that moment.

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2.1

how does Having facilities that support waste minimisation and recycling help neighbourhood be env sustaibable

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  • conveniently located recylicing facilities and infrasturcutres such as blue recyling bins around estates can encourageresidents to recycle.
  • having high enough population density in a neighbourhood ensures adequate waste can be collected and recycled in an economically viable manner.

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