Geography Paper 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Central Business District (CBD)
A
Central Business District (CBD)
- middle of city
- most amenities and services are found here
- Often surrounded by a ring road
2
Q
Inner city
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Inner City
- often has a mix of land uses
- mainly residential but some businesses and recreational parks
- short parallel roads show areas of terraced housing
3
Q
Suburbs
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Suburbs
- towards the edge of the city
- mainly residential, with semi-detached houses
- short, curved streets
4
Q
rural-urban fringe
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rural-urban fringe
- edge of the city
- farmland and open spaces
- new housing developments and large retail and business parks
- mixture of white space and built-up areas
5
Q
Irrigation
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Irrigation
Gravity flow - digging ditches and channels to transport ground or surface water to fields
Sprinklers - Spraying water across fields
Drip Systems - dripping water from small holes in pipes directly onto soil around roots of plant
6
Q
Hydroponics
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Hydroponics
- plants grow in nutrient solution, supported by materials like rockwool, gravel or clay ball
7
Q
Aeroponics
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Aeroponics
- plants are suspended in air. Water containing nutrients is prayed onto the roots. The water drips off the roots and is used again
