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Geog Chap 7 Flashcards

1
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name the different types of housing found in the world

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village, town and city

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2
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what are urban areas

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a built up area with a population of 50000 or more. They have high population density.

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what are rural areas

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a area that is less developed compared to urban areas. they have low population density

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4
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what is population density?

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population density is the measure of the number of people living in a unit area of land

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5
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whats the formula for population density?

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population divided by square kilometers

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what are some examples of transport infrastructure

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bridges, express ways, roads, underpass, tunnels

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what are some examples of telecommunication infrastructure

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telephone cables/lines, satellites

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what are some examples of infrastructure for basic services

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power lines, water and gas pipes

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what are examples of administrative functions

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courts, government offices

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what are examples of commercial functions

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business headquarters, flagship stores for brand

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what are some examples of industrial function

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large factories for manufacturing, research offices

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what are some examples of educational functions

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schools, universities and research labs

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what are examples of developed regions

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North America, Europe and Oceania

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what are examples of developing regions

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South America, Africa and Asia

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what are pull factors?

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reasons that attract people to move at a new place(e.g. the city)

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16
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what are push factors?

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reasons that make people want to leave the place of origin (aka countryside)

17
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what are some examples of pull factors

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promise of work, better education, more healthcare services, perception of exciting city life and political stability

18
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what are some examples of push factors

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lack of job opportunities, poor educational facilities, lack of medical attention, famine, war

19
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what do rural areas rely on urban areas for

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provision of goods and services

20
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what do urban areas relt on rural areas for

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food and supply

21
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what are some amenities/range of functions in a city?

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medical facilities, shops, markets, transport

22
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what are some types of educational institutes and their employment opportunities

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universities and polytechnics(white collar job), vocational institutes(handle on jobs), specialised schools(pianist, athlete, artist)

23
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what are causes and impacts(on human lives) of water pollution

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improper management of household and industrial waste due to broken sewage systems. Drinking of contaminated water leads to water bourne diseases

24
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what are causes and impacts(to human life) of air pollution

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use of coal to generate electricity, high volume of vehicular traffic and emissions from factories. Prolonged exposure to air pollution can lead to respiratory infection, lung cancer, heart diseases.

25
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what is land used for?

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recreation, commercial, industrial, residential

25
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what are the four national taps

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Water from local catchment, imported water, NEWater, desalinated water

26
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what are hazards?

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hazards are events that have a negative impact on people, the physical and built environment, and the economy

27
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what are types of natural hazards

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earthquakes, hurricane and tsunami

28
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what are types of human-induced hazards

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fire(arson), nuclear plant leakage

29
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what are ways to withstand hazards?

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making buildings have higher durability

30
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what is quality of life

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quality of life refers to a persons well being affected by factors

31
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where do people live when there is insufficient housing

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slums and quaters

32
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where are slums and quaters built, and with what materials?

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they are built on unsuitable sites such as low-lying areas or steep slopes. They are built with poor quality materials like zinc and cardboard.

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