The Economic and Environmental Interdependence of Urban and Rural Places Flashcards
what did geographers do in the 20th century
they examined the economic relationship between urban and rural areas
what did rural populations create demand for
for non-agricultural goods and services, leading to the establishment or urban areas to supply those needs
what did urban areas serve as
hubs for collecting, storing and distributing agricultural products from rural areas
what does the economic and environmental interdependence between rural and urban areas form
the basis for analysis
what do geographers study
the flows of goods, services, people, capital, and information between urban and rural places
what is the interaction of urban and rural areas depicted as
a two way flow
why do rural and urban places have a significant interaction in the supply of agricultural products
both for local consumption and export to national and international markets
where are raw agricultural materials produced, processed and distributed
produced in rural areas are processed and distributed in urban places, which also serves as major markets for these products
what do mining and forestry industries supply
raw materials from rural places to urban areas, creating job opportunities and economic interdependence
where does energy production, including non-renewable and renewable sources occur
predominantly occurs in rural areas, with urban places benefiting from the power generated
what is an example of a area of renewable energy being produced
the Albany wind farm in WA hosts 18 wind turbines and is one of the most spectacular and largest wind farms in Australia, generating 80% of the electricity requirements of Albany.
what do urban areas provided economically and what does this cause
employment, education, and social opportunities, leading to rural-urban migration know as rural-urban drift
how do urban areas support rural areas
through capital investments, infrastructure development, and provision of services such as healthcare and education
profits accumulated in urban places are reinvested in rural areas, supporting research, alternative energy, farm assistance, and public infrastructure
private investments in exploration and resource development bring jobs, skills, and knowledge to specific rural places to meet urban consumption demands
what is an example of benefits coming from rural places
the valley of the giants tree top walk near Denmark, WA generates millions of dollars from regular urban visitors
who do rural areas attract
urban dwellers seeking short-term lifestyle experiences and adventure in natural environments.
what may the relocation of urban dwellers to rural areas cause
Urban dwellers may choose to relocate to rural areas for long-term lifestyle benefits, leading to changes in the rural character.
what do urban places rely on rural areas to dob
to manage the environment effectively and provide essential ecosystem services.
what are examples of these ecosystem services
clean air and water, flood and drought. mitigation, soils and soil fertility, pollution mitigation, pest control, seed dispersal, biodiversity and climate stabilisation
what are rural areas responsible for
Rural places have a responsibility for stewardship and management of natural resources that support both urban and rural areas.
what are rural areas often viewed as
Waste flow from urban to rural places is common, with rural areas often viewed as suitable dumping grounds for solid and toxic waste.
what can industrial areas in urban places contribute to
to air pollution and acid rain, affecting both cultural and physical environments in rural areas.
practices in what can have an adverse impact on what in rural areas
Practices in agriculture, mining, and fisheries, driven by urban needs, can have adverse impacts on farmland, coastal, marine, and forest ecosystems in rural areas.
