Paper 2 Flashcards
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why is it that urbanisation rate is so great in megacities of developing countries
natural increase of higher birth rates than death rates. Migrants are young and death rates are low so cities are dominated by young children
migration of rural areas to urban areas due to push factors such as a lack of jobs and crop failure and pull factors of better jobs and higher wages have led people to move.
where are there areas of low population density in the UK and why
Some areas, like the Scottish Highlands, have steep mountains that make building homes and roads difficult (1). The cold, wet climate also makes farming and living harder (1).
The Lake District is a national park, so there are strict rules on building (1), which limits how many people can live there (1).
how did the industrial revolution change population distribution in the UK
The Industrial Revolution led to rapid growth in cities like Manchester and Birmingham (1) because people moved there for factory jobs, increasing urban population density (1).
whats a major city
a city with a population of more than 400,000
whats the human development index(HDI)
a measurement of life expectancy, access to education and gross national income per cpaita used to assess how much progress a country has made
what are effects of high urbanisation on developed countries
overcrowded cities
transport cant cope with amount of people
housing prices will increase
schools dont have enough places for students
what are effects of high urbanisation on developing countries
food supply will drop as young workers move and are left with old people so food supply with drop
unemployment as TNCs are located in densily populated areas
whats the enclosure act
Was the removal of common rights that people held over farm lands and parish commons. It was the re-allocation of scattered strips of land into large new fields that were enclosed either by hedges, walls or fences. The newly created enclosed fields were reserved for the sole use of individual owners or their tenants.
whats the site of bristol
Bristol is located at the confluence of the River Avon and River Frome, which provided water and trade routes. It is built on elevated land, including limestone hills, giving it a defensive advantage. The river made it a good bridging point for transport. Its proximity to the Bristol Channel helped it develop as a port.
whats the site of an area
The site of a place refers to the physical characteristics of the land on which a settlement is built.
whats the situation of bristol
Bristol is located in south-west England, near the Severn Estuary. It lies between the larger cities of London and Cardiff, giving it good regional connections. The city is close to the M4 and M5 motorways, improving access across the UK. It is also near Bristol Airport, linking it to international destinations.
what is the situation of a place
The situation of a place refers to its location in relation to other places, including transport links, major cities, and physical features nearby.
whats the connectivity of a place
Connectivity refers to how well a place is linked to other places through transport networks, communication systems, and trade routes.
whats the connecivity of bristol
Bristol has strong road connections via the M4 and M5 motorways, linking it to London, Wales, and the Midlands. It has two main railway stations providing direct trains to major cities like London and Birmingham. Bristol Airport offers flights to many European destinations. The city also has a port that supports international trade.
whats the CBD like in Bristol
Bristol’s CBD includes major shopping areas like Cabot Circus and Broadmead, attracting shoppers from across the region. It has many offices and businesses, making it a key commercial centre. It has rather old and tall building which take up less psace
whats the Inner city like in bristol
Functions as a residental area and small light industry.
houses have no front garden and a small yard at the back
typically in terrance so easy access for workers to get to jobs
whats inner suburbs like in brsitol
low density with semi and detached houses
open parks,schools and hospitals
whats the outer suburbs of bristol like
largest houses
quiter from the noise in the centre
mostly detached
whats the urban rural fringe of bristol like
area on the outskirts of the city
majority green belt land
cribbs causeway
whats suburbanisation
Suburbanisation is the movement of people from the inner parts of a city to the outer suburbs, leading to the growth of those suburban areas.
whats counter urbanisation
the movement of people from cities to the countryside
whats re urbanisation
the movement of people back in the urban areas usually after the city has been modernised
what are some push factors of national snd internation migration
natural hazards
war and political confilcts
lack of jobs
lack of facilities
high crime rate
poverty
crop failire
pollution
what are the 4 causes of deindustrialisation in bristol
decentralisation
globisation
technological advances
development in transport
