UK's Evolving Human Landscape Flashcards
Provide an example of an urban place.
London, Sutton, Croydon etc
Provide an example of a rural place.
Cornwall, Devon, Lake District etc
Define population density.
The average number of people in a km2
What has caused rapid population growth in the UK?
Net Immigration, Natural Increase
Give an example of a primary sector job.
Farming, Fishing, Coal Miner
Give an example of a secondary sector job.
Baker, Car Manufacturer, Steel Production
Give an example of a tertiary sector job.
Teacher, Doctor, Hairdresser
Give an example of a quaternary sector job.
Cancer Research, Web Designer, Lawyer
What does a job in the primary sector include?
Includes getting raw materials from the environment
What does a job in the secondary sector include?
Includes making things.
What does a job in the tertiary sector include?
Providing a service
What does a job in the quaternary sector include?
Research and Development
What is the Clark Fisher model?
The Clark Fisher Model is a model shows the changes in employment over a period of time.
Define globalisation.
Becoming increasingly connected with other countries allows for trade.
Why has the UK economy changed?
Population Growth
People are better educated - can do more skilled jobs,
Development of new knowledge - based economy jobs
Rise in income
Growth in financial and business services.
Why is London a good place to settle into? (site factors)
Flat Land - easy to build on
Good Climate
Natural Shelter
Close to the Coast
Natural Resources
Access to clean water
Why is London’s situation good? (situation factors)
Close to Europe - good for trading with RICH countries which will positively affect our economy
In the middle of the world - good so they can work with other countries at social times.
What are the land uses for the Central Business District?
Shops and Commerce
What are the land uses for the inner city?
Terraced Housing
What are the land uses for the suburbs?
Houses, main roads and railways
Define deindustrialisation
Closure of Industries
Define depopulation
Significant reduction in the population of an area.
Define suburbanization
Movement of people from from the inner city to the outskirts.
Define decentralization
Shift of commerce and employment from the CBD
Why are people moving to London?
Available space
Investment by large TNCS
Gentrification - Old working class areas which has become popular with young, middle classes.
Studentification
Name some challenges London is facing.
Pressure on services
Crime
Inflation
Traffic
Cost of Living
Pollution
Unemployment
Name London’s Sustainable Strategies.
Transport
Waste Management
Employment
Energy Efficient Housing
