CSMP

Question 1

What 7 factors make up a place identity?

Answer 1

1) Connections to the place
2) Built / Natural Environment
3) Cultural identity
4) Demographic
5) Historic
6) Socio - economic
7) Political

Question 2

What 5 types of informal representation could influence the way someone views a place?

Answer 2

1) Media - Tv, Films, Adverts
2) Social Media
3) Newspapers
4) Blogs
5) Art

Question 3

What 3 types of formal representation could influence the way someone views a place?

Answer 3

1) Census data (once every 10 yrs)
2) Legal documents
3) OS maps / GIS data

Question 4

Differences between informal and formal representation

Answer 4

Informal = Subjective bias, which is likely affected due to personal opinion of the place.

Formal = Objective data, no bias.

Question 5

Define:

Interdependance

Answer 5

The reliance of countries upon other countries such that no country can survive in isolation (in terms of trade, capital and labour).

Question 6

Define:

Globalisation

Answer 6

The growing interdependence of countries due to the increasing integration of trade, finance, people and ideas in one global marketplace.

Question 7

Define:

Interconnected

Answer 7

The idea that countries are connected via the internet, trade and transport.

Question 8

Define:

Time space compression

Answer 8

The concept of space has been compressed in relation to time. E.G. phone calling Australia while being in UK.

Question 9

Define:

Friction of distance

Answer 9

The amount of time and effort taken to travel. E.g Planes have made travelling faster & easier.

Question 10

Define:

Global village

Answer 10

The world does not seem to be as big as it used to be, due to interconnection and friction of distance shortened.