T2-Rural-urban continuum Flashcards
What is a sphere of influence?
a region within which an urban area provides an important economic and social influence.
Give three services found in a city but not a village
- shopping centres with chain stores
- a variety of restaurants or bars
- a range of medical facilities, including a hospital
- entertainment such as cinemas and theatres
Define counter-urbanisation
the movement of people out of towns and cities to rural areas.
(Urban—> Rural)
Give two reasons why the number of commuters has risen
Cities have more job opportunities
Rural housing is cheaper, but out of town
Improved road and rail links cut journey times
Improved car safety/comfort encourage longer distances.
What is population density?
The average number of people per square kilometre. Can be sparsely (not very) or densely (very) populated
What is the urban-rural continuum?
A scale that settlements are placed on which determines how urban or how rural they are.
What is the urban-rural continuum?
A scale that settlements are placed on which determines how urban or how rural they are.
Give up to Six reasons for counter-urbanisation.
- Housing (people want bigger houses that are more affordable)
- Family Status (bigger or richer families want larger properties)
- Transport (improved road and rail links, as well as increased car ownership, lets people travel easily to and from work)
- Employment (a decline of industry in central urban areas and increase of industry on rural-urban fringes [the boundary between them] improves access from rural locations)
- Social Factors (eg. low crime rate, good schools, etc.)
- Environmental factors (eg. less noise and air pollution in rural areas)
Give up to Six reasons for counter-urbanisation.
- Housing (people want bigger houses that are more affordable)
- Family Status (bigger or richer families want larger properties)
- Transport (improved road and rail links, as well as increased car ownership, lets people travel easily to and from work)
- Employment (a decline of industry in central urban areas and increase of industry on rural-urban fringes [the boundary between them] improves access from rural locations)
- Social Factors (eg. low crime rate, good schools, etc.)
- Environmental factors (eg. less noise and air pollution in rural areas)
Name up to six impacts of counter urbanisation
- increased house prices and higher demand
- a decrease in traditional services (village shops) and an increase in non-traditional; eg, daycare
- fewer people in the village in the daytime due to work
- increased numbers of schoolchildren in rural areas
- increased traffic and associated pollution
- loss of the ‘villager’ identity as many residents do not work in the village
Name up to six impacts of counter urbanisation
- increased house prices and higher demand
- a decrease in traditional services (village shops) and an increase in non-traditional; eg, daycare
- fewer people in the village in the daytime due to work
- increased numbers of schoolchildren in rural areas
- increased traffic and associated pollution
- loss of the ‘villager’ identity as many residents do not work in the village
What causes a decrease in commuting?
- The rapid growth of the internet allows Emails to reduce the need for being in the same place as coworkers
- Better phone network coverage allows people to constantly stay in touch with coworkers
- Broadband (internet) allows many companies to encourage employees to work from home
Define what a ‘Primary Job’ is.
Jobs that involve getting raw materials from the environment, such as fishing
