geog Flashcards
name 3 ways people dependent on nature for.
- essentials like air and water for humans to survive
- space for recreation and leisure activities which allows people to bond with family and friends , thus helping to maintain humans physical and mental well-being.
- e.g: Nparks therapeutic gardens
name two ways nature can be dependant on people to thrive
- people in the neighbourhood may tend to the health of nearby nature areas, ensuring the plants and animals living there thrive.
- individuals in local communities can encourage one another to enjoy nearby nature areas in a sustainable manner without causing irreversible damage.
- e.g: Nparks organises a range of activities for schools during the week of international day for biodiversity in may e.g:Green Wave campaign, that aims to educate youth about the importance of protecting our natural environment.
how do local communities and nearby nature areas mutually benefit each other?
- the presence of green spaces and urban wildlife in neighbourhoods can enhance the mental health and well being of local communities.
- human activities in nature areas can enhance their biodiversity through reforestation activities
- the overall health of the natural environment is enhanced as more shelter and habitat for the urban wildlife to thrive are provided.
how does nature benefit people?
- lowering air temp
- removal of pollutants
- provision of recreation space
how to people help benefit nature?
- Local communities can raise awareness about the value of nature through encouraging positive behaviour that does not damage nature
- local communities can also organise or participate in conservation efforts
name 4 ways people detrimental to nature?
- soil erosion
- damaging vegetation
- worsening pollution
- disturbing wildlife
how does people cause soil erosion?
when people hike on non-designated trails, cause soil compaction, prevents rainfall from infiltrating the surface. (leads to higher surface flows)
name some ways nature is detrimental to people
- urban expansion
- peoples growing interest in outdoor recreation
- greening efforts by the state
- wildlife from nearby nature areas may harm people due to increased human-wildlife encounters
- environmental protection limits development
how does environmental protection limit development?
Some local communities may feel that nature protection conflicts with their needs. For example, the proposed Cross Island MRT Line was rerouted around the Central Catchment Nature Reserve to protect it, but residents feared potential inconveniences, property damage, or home acquisitions. Additionally, the construction could harm the habitat of endangered species, threatening their survival.
how is a sense of place developed?
A sense of place develops when people connect memories and meaning to locations, shaping identity and understanding of themselves and others. It comes from experiences in natural and built environments and interactions with others. Different people may hold varied meanings for the same location based on their needs and lifestyles. For example, homemakers see hawker centres as convenient meal spots, while retirees associate them with leisure and socializing.
how do people acquire a sense of place in their neighbourhood?
- repeated encounters with objects and people along familiar paths or roads during regular travel
- create meanings and memories of them
- from significant or memorable events at local landmarks and gathering places
- highly visible and easy for most ppl to rmb
- may also serve symbolic or historical purposes
how can we represent a sense of place?
- individuals and organisations use different forms and types of media to express peoples sence of place
- individuals sense of place could be enhanced or contradicted by these different representations.
how can representations of sense of place enhance or contradict by an individuals sense of place?
- different emotions expressed in the media might enhance or contradict our sense of place
- SOP shapes our identity, thus we respond well to things that we agree with. (things in our neighbourhood)
- such representations add new layers of meanings to these places by revealing interesting info about them, thus enhancing our sense of place
what are regions?
- areas with similar physical and/or human characteristics
- spheres of influence of services,events and objects on other locations in the area
what are spacial patterns?
non-random arrangements that are recognisable as shapes
-shapes and geometry
- cluster
- regular intervals
what are spacial associations?
the tendency of a pair of services, events and objects to be located near eo
what are the spatial hierarchies that we can observe in singapore? (hint:precinct)
residential unit - precinct - neighbourhood - town
what is sustainability?
the social, economic and political process which results in an improvement of the standard of living for a population
what are the 3 diff types of sustainable development?
- social - common spaces for interaction, spaces that ins-till schools indentity
- economic - if there is enough demand (ppl ect)
- environmental - efficient water+energy design, supports waste management and recycling, places that enable flora and fauna to thrive
how can neighbourhoods be sustained environmentally?
- ample protection for nature
- wildlife can thrive and coexist with humans
- having facilities that support waste minimisation and recycling
- blue bins, recycling activities
- energy and water efficient design approaches for buildings and landscapes
- to minimise use of resources, can use smart tech and eco friendly features
