LUC Overall (AOS_1) Flashcards
1
Q
distribution question
A
- P: Name overall pattern and describe where it occurs (dispersed/unevenly dispersed, even clusters/uneven clusters, random, linear, radial)
- Q: give names and numbers to support your pattern
- E: give names and numbers for any expectations to your pattern
2
Q
define land use change
A
- The purpose to which land cover is committed
- Occurs through various human interventions, which modify or alter the land cover or an existing use
- There are 10 categories (RU VICTORIA)
3
Q
residential LUC
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Areas in which you live (houses, towns, suburbs, housing estates)
4
Q
vacant LUC
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land not in use
5
Q
industrial LUC
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Areas used for industry (manufacturing, storing goods, recycling, large factories/warehouses)
6
Q
commercial LUC
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Businesses and technology (offices, retail outlets)
7
Q
transport LUC
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Train routes/lines, roads, trams
8
Q
open space LUC
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Relatively untouched by humans (forest and national parks)
9
Q
recreational LUC
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Parkland, sporting facilities etc.
10
Q
institutional LUC
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Hospitals, schools, universities, prisons
11
Q
agriculture
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Land use to grow foods or fibres (livestock or crops)
12
Q
why do we study LUC?
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- Developing knowledge of an area
- Identifying trends which informs planning
- Being able to monitor change to identify conflict
- Evaluate the impact of change on the population and environment
13
Q
reasons for LUC?
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- Social (population, movement, cultural attitudes, language, religion, work skills)
- Historical (past decisions, heritage)
- Economical (money, employment, income, profit, trade, goods and services)
- Environmental (shape of land, drainage, soil, indigenous vegetation and climate)
- Political (government and non-government agencies)
- Technological (science, engineering and communications)
14
Q
utilities LUC
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areas/infrastructure which support electricity, natural gas, water, sewage, telephone
