urban and rural living areas Flashcards
what criteria makes a place rural/urban?
pop. density
types of buildings
areas covered in concrete
facilities
amenities and functions
types of industries
accessibility
what is population density?
number of people divided by land area
types of buildings
e.g. skyscrapers, tall buildings, vs shabby and short houses
areas covered in concrete?
basic facilities
e.g. quality of toilets, light pollution
types of industries
primary
involves taking raw materials form the ground/growing things, e.g. farming
secondary
involves making of things (manufacturing) e.g. making canned tuna
tertiary
involves selling things or providing a service, e.g. tourism, entertainment
quaternary industry
involves proving information and expertise, e.g. a researcher
accessibility (housing not transport)
is it hard to get to?
