Pop density, Urban & Rural, Commuting & Mixture from Landscapes, Limestone, Skills Flashcards
What do we mean by population density?
How many people live in a certain area. Usually measured in people per square kilometre.
An area where lots of people live is called…
Densely populated
An area where few people live is called…
Sparsely populated
What do we mean by the words ‘sphere of influence’?
The area of which a geographical feature or event is able to create an impact. These impacts can be good or bad.
What does the word rural mean?
Countryside
What does the word urban mean?
City
What is the urban-rural continuum?
A continuum or transect along which all settlements are placed that go from rural to urban.
What are the 4 different types of rural place?
Deep Green, Rapid Change, Leisure and amenity, Coastal Retirement.
Give 3 reasons why people want to live in a rural location
Less Traffic, Safer for young children, Beautiful scenery.
What do we mean by commuting?
Travelling to a place of work
Give 3 factors that have impacted commuting patterns
Cost of public transport (Bus and Trains), Rising cost of fuel, Flexible working hours, Fuel efficient cars, Housing prices in cities
What is carrying capacity?
The ability of a landscape or ecosystem to absorb the activity of people without any lasting damage. Some ecosystems have larger carrying capacities than others.
How is the amount of visitors to the Gower managed?
Designated footpaths to provide access for visitors, Information boards at Oxwich bay nature reserve to inform visitors of unique features of the area, Clearly marked car parks to reduce people parking on grass verges, Strict control over building and planning.
How is the Brecon Beacons managed?
15 km of paths were improved, re-vegetation of soil.
Give two examples of upland areas of the UK.
Snowdonia, Scottish highlands
