Rural Settlements Flashcards
What are rural settlements?
Rural settlements are areas typically characterized by small populations and lower population densities, often found outside urban centers like farmland or forests.
What are the key features of rural settlements?
Key features include agriculture, low population density, and lack of infrastructure.
What types of rural settlements exist?
Types include nucleated settlements, linear settlements, and dispersed settlements.
What are nucleated settlements?
Nucleated settlements are buildings clustered together, usually near a resource like water or fertile land.
What are linear settlements?
Linear settlements develop along roads, rivers, or railways.
What are dispersed settlements?
Dispersed settlements consist of scattered farms or homes isolated from each other, often found in areas with large agricultural activities.
What problems do rural areas face?
Problems include poverty and unemployment, outmigration, and limited access to services.
What factors influence rural settlements?
Factors include physical factors (climate, soil quality, water availability), economic factors (access to markets), and social factors (proximity to social networks).
What are urban settlements?
Urban settlements refer to cities or towns with high population densities, complex infrastructures, and diverse economic activities.
What are the characteristics of urban areas?
Characteristics include high population density, diverse economy, and complex infrastructure.
What is urbanization?
Urbanization is the increasing percentage of a country’s population living in urban areas.
What causes urbanization?
Causes include migration for better opportunities, industrialization, and improved services in cities.
What problems do urban areas face?
Problems include overcrowding, unemployment, poor infrastructure, and environmental degradation.
What are the positive effects of urbanization?
Positive effects include economic growth, access to better jobs, and increased industrialization.
What are the negative effects of urbanization?
Negative effects include strain on resources and infrastructure, and social inequality.
What is the primary sector in South Africa’s economy?
The primary sector involves the extraction of natural resources, including mining and agriculture.
What is the secondary sector in South Africa’s economy?
The secondary sector involves manufacturing, including industries like steel production and automotive.
What is the tertiary sector in South Africa’s economy?
The tertiary sector includes services such as tourism, finance, and retail.
What are regional disparities in South Africa?
Wealth and development are unevenly distributed, with regions like Western Cape and Gauteng being more developed.
What economic challenges does South Africa face?
Challenges include high unemployment, significant income inequality, and infrastructure issues.
What is globalization?
Globalization is the increasing interconnectedness of countries and the global economy.
What is the impact of globalization on South Africa?
Positive impacts include greater trade opportunities, while negative impacts involve unequal benefits.
What are techniques for studying economic geography?
Techniques include summarizing key concepts, teaching back, using flashcards, and practicing writing essays.
