Other Flashcards
What is the settlement continuum
1) Individual farm houses
2) Hamlets
3) Villages
4) Towns eg. Waihi
5) Cities eg. Dunedin
6) Megalopolis eg. Bosnywash
Which settlements are rural?
Individual farm houses, Hamlets, Villages
Which settlements are urban?
Towns, Cities, Megalopolis
What should you consider when describing a site?
Relief (height, slope, land forms) and drainage (water features)
On what date was Auckland founded?
18th September 1840
Who officially founded Auckland?
Captain William Hobson
Where did the founding of Auckland take place?
On Point Britomart
Why was the site for the founding of Auckland chosen?
Because it was surrounded by water meaning it provided fast and easy forms of transport, and the fertile soil made it easy for crops to be grown and maintained on. Central location of Auckland made it easy to access
When did Auckland become the capital of New Zealand?
January 1841
What were castles used as in the old days?
As a defensive site
Why was Melaka strait particularly important?
It was used as a form of transport for people who travelled to get spices. Spices were needed back then because people didn’t own fridges which meant they couldn’t keep food good for long. Spices were used to disguise the ‘off’ flavour
How does shaft mining work?
A tunnel is dug into the ground and continues however deep is necessary to dig out the material
