Uk’s Urban Core Flashcards
1
Q
What is population density
A
average number of people in a given area expressed at people per km^2
2
Q
What is the urban core?
A
An urban area of more than 10,000 people
3
Q
What is a rural area
A
Countryside rather than town
4
Q
Where is the Uk most densely populated
A
South of England
5
Q
Where is the Uk least populated
A
North of England
6
Q
What are 4 reasons why population density varies
A
1) Multiplier effect
2) facilitities
3) jobs
4) entertainment
7
Q
How is the gap between urban and rural development reduced?
A
By merging towns and cities to create conurbations - people earn money in the city and then take it home and spend it locally to boost the wider regions economy
