UK cities Flashcards
Most cities are in…
lowland areas with good access to natural resources.
Upland regions such as…
north of Scotland are sparsely populated as it is hard to farm there and there are few natural resources.
Many coastal areas have attracted human…
settlement. Especially, where there are sheltered bays and river estuaries suitable for building harbours.
Mineral wealth has often led to…
rapid population growth because this was where industries developed.
The central business district is usually in…
the middle of a city. It has main public buildings, train stations, bus stations, shops, offices, hotels… It is often surrounded by a ring road.
The suburbs are found…
towards the edge of the city. Mainly residential areas with short, curved streets.
The rural-urban fringe is on…
the edge of the city. It has a farmland and open spaces as well as new housing developments.
