What are the factors that contribute to the character of places? Flashcards
Define Character
The qualities and aspects that make a place distincitve
Factors that gives place a unique character
. Physcial Geography . Demographic Factors . Location . Built Environment . Politics . Culture . Socio - economic factors
Explain Physcial Geography
relief, altitude, aspect
Explain Demographic Factors
population size and density, ethnicity
Explain Location
urban/rural, nearby settlements, rivers, roads
Explain Built Environment
land use, age, type of housing, building density
Explain Politics
local council, resident groups such as neighbourhood watch
Explain Culture
religion, heritage, language, dialect
Explain Socio - economic factors
employment. health, crime, education
Define Endongeous factors
The characteristics of a place which have originated interally e.g. geographical location
Define Exogenous factors
Charactersitics of a place which have originated externally e.g. multinational companies MNCs
Define agents of change
People who impact upon a place e.g. local neighbourhod watch
Examples of Exogenous Factors
. Foreign Investment . Transnational Corporations (TNCs) . International Migration . Trade . Diasporas
Examples of Endogenous Factors
. Climate . Ethinicity . Topography . Land use . Physical Geography . Site and historical function . Employment rates . Location . Socio - economic charactersitics
Examples of Agents of change
. Media . Local Residents . Neighbourhood watch . Local government . Community groups
Define disaproas
Dispersion of people from their homeland
E.g. Romani people originating from Northern India migrating throughout Eastern Europe.
E.g. Dispersion of Jews
Factors that affect the characteristics of a place
. Endogenous Factors
. Exogenous Factors
. Agents of change
Positives of Exogenous Factors
Multiculturalism, inward investment from MNCs or the government
Negatives of Exogenous Factors
Conflict / Racism , Changes to sense of place
Negatives of Exogenous Factors
Conflict / Racism , Changes to sense of place
