site and situation for Perth and New York Flashcards
site of new york city
NYC situated on Atlantic coastal plain with undulating land, featuring stable schist geology for iconic skyscrapers.
Deep-water harbour discovered by Verrazzano becomes global maritime hub.
Availability of fresh water from Hudson River and creeks, along with raw materials for construction.
Presence of islands (Manhattan, Staten, Long) leads to high urban density and vertical zoning.
Brownstone from nearby quarries becomes favoured building material for middle class.
site for perth
located on the swan coastal plain
include sandy and gently underlating terrian
0-60 metres above sea level
perth has been and continuous to be, influenced by the flood plains of the swan and canning rivers plus their alluvial soils
site features can also be limiting features. this is evident in Perth with the location of the darling escarpment and state forest to the east, and the indian ocean to the west.
situation for new york city
NYC’s strategic location at 40°45’28”N, 73°59’09”W enabled triangular trade.
Positioned on the Atlantic coast, it’s about 350km SW from Boston and 430km NE from Washington D.C.
Part of New York State, bordering New Jersey, with five boroughs divided by waterways.
Dense transit system including subways, railways, and highways connects city to neighboring areas.
Bridges and tunnels, like the Long Island Expressway, contribute to efficient transportation network.
situation of perth city
31 57’S , 115 51’E
14 km east of the indian ocean and 17 kilometres upstream (north east) of the port of Fremantle
2700 km west of Adelaide, its closest neighbouring capital city
Perth is located 180 km north of bunbury and 424 kilometres south-south east of Geraldton which are the closest region centres
