8 - The nature and importance of places - Place character Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is place character?
A
The specific qualities, attributes or features of a location that make it unique.
2
Q
What is place character affected by?
A
Endogenous and exogenous factors.
3
Q
What are endogenous factors?
A
Those which originate from within the place and are local.
4
Q
What are the 8 examples of endogenous factors?
A
Hint: GILLT BED
Geography
Infrastructure
Land use
Location
Built environment
Economic
Demographic
5
Q
What are exogenous factors?
A
Those which originate from outside a place and provide linkages and relationships with and to other places.
6
Q
Exogenous factors are commonly referred to as ___ of….
A
Flows
- money
- people
- investment
- resources
- ideas
7
Q
What are endogenous factors shaped by?
A
The changing flows of exogenous factors.
