Tourism Flashcards
1
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Sense of place
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- repeated encounter
- significant/memorable events—> sense of belonging and develop attachment
- interactions with others
2
Q
3 types of regions
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- environmental –> natural/ built-up
- human –> residential/ commercial
- geographical –> east/ west
3
Q
3 types of spatial patterns( on maps )
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- recognisable shapes
- clusters/ concentration on a map
- repeated occurrences at regular intervals on a map–> help us understand the world around us
4
Q
spatial associations
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where services and objects and events are located near each other
–> suggests connection
–> enhances our everyday lives
4
Q
spacial scales and y are they important
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- global, regional and local
–> help us understand how events at one spacial scales affect people and nature at another spacial scales
–> provides different perspective on spacial patterns and trends observed
–> attract visitors and businesses from other towns
5
Q
spacial hierarchies ( precinct )
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- facilities are located near each other –> enhance convenience and accessibility and catering to various needs
- bus stops are spread out in regular intervals
–> encourages residents to take public transport
6
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town planning 1
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- serves residents and provides nature at distinct levels of precinct, neighbourhood and town
–> land in each town is mostly allocated for housing , industrial and commercial development
–> town can be self- sufficient and also provide employment opportunity
–> support rich biodiversity in towns
7
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town planning 2
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creates connection bet precincts, neighbourhoods and towns
–> long-term plan
–> optimising scarce land
–> cater the diverse needs of current and future generations