space and place

Question 1

space

Answer 1

generally has no “character”, can be seen as one dimensional. no specific use or emotional attachment

Question 2

place

Answer 2

dynamic multilayered areas with people at the centre of them

PEOPLE MAKE PLACES

Question 3

physical geography

Answer 3

natural environment e.g. altitude, aspect, drainage, geology…

Question 4

demography

Answer 4

breakdown of the population e.g. number of people, ages, gender, ethnicity…

Question 5

socio-economic

Answer 5

interaction of people and economic factors e.g. employment, income, family status, education…

Question 6

cultural

Answer 6

local traditions, religion, clubs, societies…

Question 7

political

Answer 7

involving local, regional and national government and local groups such as residents association

Question 8

built environment

Answer 8

age/style of the buildings, building materials, building density…

Question 9

time-space compression

Answer 9

a set of processes leading to a “shrinking world” caused by reductions in the relative distance between places e.g. travel times now compared with 200 years ago

Question 10

knowledge economy

Answer 10

wealth creating activities that gather, store and analyse knowledge e.g. high-tech manufacturing, finance and education

Question 11

life cycle

Answer 11

the progress of a person through various stages based on age and family unit from infancy to old age

Question 12

formal representation

Answer 12

objective representation closely linked to stats and data, linked to a place.

Question 13

informal representation

Answer 13

subjective representation that shows geographical context, usually through media. can be used to give opinion/tell a story

Question 14

social inequality

spatial inequality

Answer 14

unequal distribution of factors such as income, education, or health across a population - leading to deprivation

unequal distribution of factors across geographic space at any scale

Question 15

Quality of life

Answer 15

the extent to which people’s needs and desires (social, psychological or physical) are met.
Includes:
equal rights, access to services (healthcare, education, leisure) and respect

Question 16

standard of living

Answer 16

the ability to access services and goods. this includes the basics such as food, water, clothing and housing.

Question 17

Gini coefficient

Answer 17

used to measure levels of income inequality within countries measured between 0 ans 1. 0 would mean everyone has equal income, 1 means all income is in the hands of 1 person

Question 18

Informal sector

Answer 18

jobs which are not recognised as normal income sources (no formal contract and no tax paid on it)

Question 19

global shift

Answer 19

relocation of manufacturing production form ACs to LIDCs and EDCs on a global scale.

Question 20

comparative advantage

Answer 20

the idea that countries/regions benefit from specialising in economic activities in which they have an advantage or are more efficient in

Question 21

capitalist

Answer 21

the socio-economic system in which production of goods takes place to generate profit. the main driving force is desire and self interest.

Question 22

core region

Answer 22

an area where economic activity is concentrated and living standards are high.

Question 23

player/stakeholder

Answer 23

individuals/groups who can influence or be influenced by the process of change

Question 24

Foreign direct investment

Answer 24

inward investment by a foreign company (usually TNC)

Question 25

rebranding

Answer 25

developments aimed at changing negative perceptions of a place, making it more attractive to investment

Question 26

reimaging

Answer 26

developments associated with rebranding and usually involving cultural, artistic or sporting elements to alter/improve a place’s image

Question 27

gentrifacation

Answer 27

process b which former low income inner city housing districts in ACs are invaded by higher income groups and refurbished.

Question 28

Placemaking

Answer 28

Multifaceted approach to planning design and management of public places. Controlled by government, architects and local communities