Topic 5- The Uk Human Landscape Flashcards
What is an urban area?
An urban area is a densely populated region with extensive infrastructure, economic activity, and access to services, typically found in cities or towns.
What is a rural area?
A rural area is a lower populated region with open spaces, natural landscapes, and a focus on agriculture or small communities
What is an enterprise zone?
An enterprise zone is an area where businesses get special tax breaks and other benefits to help them grow and create jobs in places that need more economic development.
What does ERDF stand for?
European Regional Development Fund
Our dynamic city case study location is ……..
London
What are the suburbs in a city?
Suburbs are residential areas located on the outskirts of a city, typically offering more space and a quieter environment while still being connected to the city. Often families live here.
Which factor has impacted London’s site to make it successful? Two points
Its on flat land, it has a big river
Two ways in which migration into London that has affected its character.
. Education and jobs
. Urbanization
Identify the most likely function of buildings which are under 10 metres in height.
Housing
What is regeneration?
Regeneration refers to the process of improving and revitalizing urban areas that are experiencing decline.
What are services?
Services refer to activities or actions that fulfill the needs or wants of people, typically provided by businesses, governments, or organizations.
The 3 types of jobs
Primary sector- These jobs involve the extraction and harvesting of natural resources. Eg farming
Sedondary sector- manufacturing, processing, and construction, turning raw materials into finished goods. Eg factory worker
Tertiary sector- These jobs focus on providing services to individuals and businesses. Eg teacher, docter
What is rebranding?
Rebranding refers to changing the image or identity of a place which can increase the people going to it
What is regeneration?
Regeneration means improving run-down areas by adding new buildings, jobs, and services.
What is population density?
How many people live in an area.
What are regional disparities?
Regional disparities are differences in income, wealth, or quality of life between different areas or regions.
What are primary jobs?
Primary jobs: Jobs that involve collecting natural resources (like farming, fishing, mining).
What are secondary jobs?
Jobs that involve making things (like factory work or building houses).
What are tertiary jobs?
Jobs that involve providing services (like teachers, doctors, shop workers).
What is a footless industry?
Footloose industries are those which can be located anywhere in the world. Examples of this are tech companies who dont need natural recourses from a specific place.
Definition of globalisation
Process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange.
What is the burgess model?
The Burgess Model shows how a city is structured in concentric rings. E.g business districts
What is Deindustrialisation?
Deindustrialisation is when factories close down and fewer goods are made in a country. This often increases trade
