KEYWORDS DEFINITIONS Flashcards
economic activity ❗️
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primary sector
involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources
eg. agriculture, fishing, forestry, mining
secondary sector
involves the manufacturing and production of goods , where raw materials from the primary sector are professed into finished products
tertiary sector
part of the economy that provides services not goods
eg. retail, healthcare, education
quaternary sector
part of the economy that focuses on knowledge-based activities
eg. research, technology
output data
the results/findings of a geographical investigation, often presented in the form of statistics, graphs or maps
social inequalities
the uneven distribution of resources, opportunities and rights across different groups in society, often based on factors such as ; income, education, and healthcare
quality of life
the general well-being of individuals and communities, measured through factors such as; income , education, health, and access to services
change in function
the transformation of how an areas or building is being used over time, often due to; economic, social, or environmental factors
administrative
the management and organisation of an area by local or national governments, including services such as; planning governance and public administration
commercial
activities or developments primarily aimed at making a profit, such as businesses, retail, and services
retail
the sale of goods and services directly to consumers for personal use
industrial
activities related to the production of goods and services, usually involving manufacturing, factories and large-scale production processes
demographic characteristics
the statistical features of a population such as; age, gender, ethnicity and income which help analyse population trends and patterns
gentrification
the process of urban renewal in which wealthy individuals move into and renovate previously deteriorated areas, often leading to displacement of low-income residents
age structure
the distribution of population across different age groups represented in a population pyramid which helps analyse demographic trends and societal needs
ethnic composition
the proportions of different ethnic groups within a population, reflecting cultural and racial diversity in an area
accessibility and connectedness
the ease of which people can reach a location and the extent to which different areas are connected by transport, communication and the internet
role of local and national planning ❗️
land use change
the transformation of land from one use or purpose to another
eg. agricultural land to urban development
deprivation
the condition where individuals/communities lack access to essential resources and services leading to a lower quality of life
representation of places
how locations and environments are portrayed in various media, shaping peoples perceptions and understanding of those places
continuity
the persistence of a process, feature, or pattern over time in relation to human and physical geography
different media
the various ways info is communicated
eg. broadcasting, newspaper, social media
