IGSCE Settlement Flashcards
What is settlement hierarchy?
A way of arranging settlements into a rank order based upon their population or some other criteria.
Define high order settlements.
Settlements, usually towns or cities, which provide goods and services that are bought infrequently and that are expensive, so people are willing to travel a long way to buy or use them.
Define low order settlements.
Settlements, usually villages and hamlets, that provide goods and services that are bought frequently and are cheap, so people are only willing to travel a short distance to buy or use them.
What is the population of Flemish Brabant?
1.1 million people.
What is the capital city of Flemish Brabant?
Leuven.
What is the population of Leuven?
100,000.
List some high order services available in Leuven.
- KU Leuven
- IMEC
- 2 hospitals
- Football and basketball facilities
- Theatres
- Cinema
What is the population of Overijse?
24,000.
What amenities does Overijse have?
- Church
- Bus station
- Swimming pool
- Secondary school
- Music centre
- Bars and restaurants
What is the population of Huldenberg?
9,464.
What types of services does Neerijse offer?
- Post office
- Bakery
- Pharmacy
- Bus service
- Primary school
- Bar
- Place of worship
- Hairdresser
What is the Central Business District of Brussels?
The Pentagon area.
List characteristics of the Brussels CBD.
- High order shops and services
- High density
- High rise buildings
- Traffic congestion
- Historic center (Grand Place - UNESCO site)
- Nodal point with many transport links
What is the unemployment rate in Molenbeek and Schaerbeek?
22-27%.
What are some characteristics of the suburbs of Brussels?
- High income housing
- Large semi-detached or detached houses
- Front and back gardens
- Garage or driveway
- Close to parks and green spaces
What issues does the rural urban fringe (RUF) face?
- Large areas of countryside lost due to housing developments
- Buildings out of character with rural buildings
- Increased traffic
- Noise pollution
- NIMBYism
What are some urban management strategies in Rio de Janeiro?
- Self-help schemes
- Site and service schemes
- Relocation of favela dwellers
What is the population of Lagos according to the UN?
14 million.
What are some push factors for migration to Lagos?
- Poverty in Northern Sahel region
- Boko Haram and insecurity
- Low wages
- Oil pollution in Niger delta
What is one significant problem in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas?
High infant mortality rate due to lack of access to clean water and sanitation.
What does the term ‘gentrification’ refer to?
The process whereby wealthier individuals move into a previously lower-income area, often leading to rising rents and displacement of original residents.
List some solutions to urban growth issues in Cornwall.
- Help to buy schemes
- Discounted sales
- Social and discounted rent schemes
What is the main reason for high fertility rates in Nigeria?
Low use of contraception and cultural factors.
What is the significance of the Grand Place in Brussels?
It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
