mapping Flashcards
whats the prompt if theres flat land or not for the mapping questions
-flat land- easy to build on meaning there will be less engineering costs
-not flat land- more challenging to build on meaning high engineer costs
cant tell by the contour lines
what to say if it was close to a road for mapping questions
- if it was- name the road and say it makes it easier for construction as easy access for lorries
say opposite if not
whats to write about visual pollution to town etc for mapping questions 2
- local people or tourists may be upset with their view being spoilt
-local house prices could be reduced by visual pollution, either by construction or in long tern
what to write about air pollution for mapping questions
- local pollution may be upset with the increased air pollution as a result of traffic during and after construction
how many named example do you get in a mapping questions
4
what to write about for employment in a mapping question
- long term employment created by the development will bring more people and reduce unemployment areas
- what to write for local businesses on a mapping question
- there will be an increase in customers for the local businesses which could provide a more stable, year round, improved income
What to write for being in the country side for the mapping question
- cheaper land so there is room for expensive with less risk of disturbing people
What to write by being beside a river for a mapping question
- risk if flooding in bad weather and the soil being waterlogged which would be harder to build
What’s the economic impact by being beside rivers
Insurance premiums for all the area may rise if the risk of flooding by rivers/ coasts are increased
What’s the impact of population socially
Change in population structure may change the population structure will orifice structure for the local people as they can rely on tourists etc
What’s the environmental impact of habitats
During the construction, the development is likely to require the removal of vegetation. This could cause habitat loss