Human geography Flashcards
Epsom’s human geography (1)
How did Epsom begin it’s life?
As a springtime settlement.
There are several springs at the base of the North Downs - Epsom is one of several towns and villages that grew up here.
This is known as a wet point site.
Spa town - with Epsom salts named after Epsom
Epsom (2)
What is its modern day growth due to?
Its situation - proximity to London.
Lots of people who live in Epsom commute to work in London.
Epsom (3)
How and why has Epsom grown over the years?
Epsom has grown due to urbanisation.
Through time Epsom has transitioned from a sparsely populated rural settlement to a densely populated urban settlement.
Settlement
A place where people live.
Site
The actual piece of land which a settlement is built on.
Situation
Location of settlement in relation to other features/places.
Wet point site
Site with good water supply
Urban
Built up area like town or city
Rural
Area of countryside
Sparsely populated
Few people living in an area
Densley populated
Lots of people living in an area
Urbanisation
growing proportion of people moving to towns and cities
