Urbanisation Flashcards
City
A large and densely populated urban area
Town
Smaller urban area than a city with a fixed boundary
Ecomomy
Combination of business and work done within a region. Can involve production, distribution and consumtion
Administration
Work of managing a place
Social activities
Relate to an interaction between people
Rural
Region relating to the countryside
Urban
Relating to a town or city
Decentralisation
Policy of transferring power from the central government to areas throughout the country
Give three example of decentralisation in Ireland
○Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food to be based in Portlaois, Co. Laois
○Several units of the Dept. of Arts, Sports & Tourism are situated in Killarney, Co. Kerry
○Several offices of the Dept. of Finance have been relocated to Tullamore Co. Offaly
Describe river settlement
Located near fresh water supply and source of food. River also used for transport and defense puposes
Describe bridging point settlement
Crossing of a river was a key location for the development of settlement
Describe nodal point settlement
Some settlements developed where roads met/ converged
Describe coastal settlement
The sea was an international roadway. Trading between continents and countries meant coastal harbours are potential centres of trade. Fishing settlements also located on the coast. e.g. Killybegs, Donegal. The coast is also important for tourism. Holiday resorts provide seasonal trade for settlers.e.g. Tramore, Waterford
Describe monastic settlement
Some settlements developed as centres of learning near monastries
What are some of the factors that influenced the distribution of urban settlements in Ireland?
○Historical ○Relief ○Resource-based settlements ○Tourism ○Fishing ○Natural Resources ○Overspill
How has our history influenced the distribution of urban settlements in Ireland?
Events in Ireland’s history have affected the development and distribution of settlements throughout the country
~Coastal locations associated with the Vikings, e.g. Dublin
~Normans developed walled cities, e.g Kilkenney
~Towns were set up during the plantations e.g. Portlaois
~New towns were developed to accommodate population pressures in some cities
How has relief influenced the distribution of urban settlements in Ireland?
~Upland: suitable for defensive settlements
~Low-lying: provide easy access to settlements and can be surrounded by farmland
~Coastal: Trading with other countries and accessibility were very important factors in the development of coastal settlements
~River valleys: Crossing point along a river provides an easy passage for road and rail networks. Settlements are based along rivers and on well drained areas
How have resource-based settlements influenced the distribution of urban settlements in Ireland?
Settlements may develop in an area which has access to resources. Industries develop which provide employment
How has tourism influenced the distribution of urban settlements in Ireland?
Tourists are attracted to tourist regions such as Bray, Co. Wicklow
How has fishing influenced the distribution of urban settlements in Ireland?
Settlements which rely on the fishing industry have developed on the coast close to rich fishing grounds, e.g. Killybegs, Co. Donegal
How have natural resources influenced the distribution of urban settlements in Ireland?
Settlements develop close to natural resources.
~Coal: Arigna, Co. Leitrim
~Lead and Zinc: Navan Co. Meath
~Gas: Kinsale, Co. Cork
How has overspill influenced the distribution of urban settlements in Ireland?
Congestion in urban areas encouraged people to settle outside the region. This urban overspill is caused by pressure on land needed for housing.These settlements are called new towns
When and what did Dublin begin as
Dublin began as a Viking settlement in 841AD
Where did the Vikings settle in Dublin?
Settled where the River Poddle entered the Liffey at the rear of Dublin Castle