Near and far places Flashcards
1
Q
Concept of near and far places depend on certain factors;
A
- Peer groups
- Age
- Economic factors
- IT
2
Q
Peer groups
A
- Who you hand around with and where you go with them
3
Q
Age
A
- Children see a journey in the car for 2/3 hours as a far place
- Elderly see a journey as a far place as it would take them a longe time to physically get there
4
Q
Economic factors
A
- Afford flights abroad
- See places in the UK
5
Q
IT
A
- Have your money to update things
eg/ Sat Nav
6
Q
Globalisation
A
- Places change over time
eg/ People get to a place via horse and cat
Now = faster modes of transport
