UK's Evolving Human Landscape Flashcards

1
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Provide an example of an urban place.

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London, Sutton, Croydon etc

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2
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Provide an example of a rural place.

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Cornwall, Devon, Lake District etc

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3
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Define population density.

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The average number of people in a km2

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4
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What has caused rapid population growth in the UK?

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Net Immigration, Natural Increase

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5
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Give an example of a primary sector job.

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Farming, Fishing, Coal Miner

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6
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Give an example of a secondary sector job.

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Baker, Car Manufacturer, Steel Production

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7
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Give an example of a tertiary sector job.

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Teacher, Doctor, Hairdresser

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8
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Give an example of a quaternary sector job.

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Cancer Research, Web Designer, Lawyer

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9
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What does a job in the primary sector include?

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Includes getting raw materials from the environment

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10
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What does a job in the secondary sector include?

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Includes making things.

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11
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What does a job in the tertiary sector include?

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Providing a service

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12
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What does a job in the quaternary sector include?

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Research and Development

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13
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What is the Clark Fisher model?

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The Clark Fisher Model is a model shows the changes in employment over a period of time.

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14
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Define globalisation.

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Becoming increasingly connected with other countries allows for trade.

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15
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Why has the UK economy changed?

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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.

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16
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Why is London a good place to settle into? (site factors)

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Flat Land - easy to build on
Good Climate
Natural Shelter
Close to the Coast
Natural Resources
Access to clean water

17
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Why is London’s situation good? (situation factors)

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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.

18
Q

What are the land uses for the Central Business District?

A

Shops and Commerce

19
Q

What are the land uses for the inner city?

A

Terraced Housing

20
Q

What are the land uses for the suburbs?

A

Houses, main roads and railways

21
Q

Define deindustrialisation

A

Closure of Industries

22
Q

Define depopulation

A

Significant reduction in the population of an area.

23
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Define suburbanization

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Movement of people from from the inner city to the outskirts.

24
Q

Define decentralization

A

Shift of commerce and employment from the CBD

25
Q

Why are people moving to London?

A

Available space
Investment by large TNCS
Gentrification - Old working class areas which has become popular with young, middle classes.
Studentification

26
Q

Name some challenges London is facing.

A

Pressure on services
Crime
Inflation
Traffic
Cost of Living
Pollution
Unemployment

27
Q

Name London’s Sustainable Strategies.

A

Transport
Waste Management
Employment
Energy Efficient Housing