Definitions Flashcards

(21 cards)

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Geographical issues

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Areas of concern that arise due to changes in the human or natural environment.

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Sustainability

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The consumption of resources in such a way that supplies will not be depleted for future generations.

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Social justice

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The just and fair treatment of individuals and groups in society.

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Equity

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Ensuring that everyone has an even share ; about concept of fairness.

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Spatial dimension

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Where things are and why they are there.

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Ecological dimension

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Relationship between people and the environment and the effects they have on each other

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Urban renewal

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The redevelopment of an urban area

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Urban sprawl

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The continuous, and often unplanned outward growth of an urban area.

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Urban decay

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The deterioration of the built environment.

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Urban consolidation

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Policies that encourage higher population densities in established suburban area, usually through planning regulations.

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Suburbanisation

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The movement of people, employment and facilities away from the inner city towards outer urban areas

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Exurbanisation

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The process whereby people move away from the city to rural areas but continue to maintain an urban way of life either through long distance community or technology.

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Gentrification

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The renewal of inner city residential precincts mainly for middle to high income earners

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Spatial exclusion

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The protection of luxury lifestyle, which has resulted in restrictions in spatial access and the freedom of movement of other urban dwellers

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Trade

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The exchange of goods or services for the benefit of both parties.

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Competitive advantage

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The ability gained through attributes and resources to perform at a higher level than competitors

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GDP

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Gross domestic product

Amount of money made by the country which is used to determine economic performance

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Globalisation

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The process of the world becoming an interconnected community

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Bilateral aid

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Aid given from the government of one country to the government of another country for long term development

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Multilateral aid

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Aid given by the government of many countries to international organisations for large scale projects

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Emergency humanitarian relief

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Supply of resources to countries in need due to natural disasters or other crises