Settlement Change Flashcards
(33 cards)
Dispersed
No central nucleus. Building randomly spread
Nucleated
These settlements often are formed at a cross road. They form clusters around a central point. We’re originally built for defence.
Linear
These settlements are long and thin. Often along a road of river
Market centre
Key feature is to generate money through retail
Administrative
Key function to keep the country or settlement running- contain government or financial offices
Strategic
Key function of defence or controlling territory
Industrail
key function is to manufacture
Tourist resort
Key function is to attract tourist to generate money
Positive impacts of rapid urban growth in LIC’s
- People can send money home
- New jobs created
- Reduces pressure on rural areas
Negative impacts of rapid urban growth in LIC’s
- People have to live in Bostist
- Botis are overcrowded
- Only jobs available are low earning jobs like shoe shinning and rickshaw driving
- No sewage systems causes lots of disease
- Lots of rickshaws on roads so causes congestion
- Children have to work to earn enough money for the family
What were Lymingtons settlement features in the 11th century?
-In the 11th century Lymington was a market town and port because excellent fishing and good access to the Isle of white
what were Lymington’s settlement features in the 17-18th century?
-In the 17-18th century Lymington became a manufacturing center mainly making salt.
What were Lymington’s settlement features in the 19th century?
-In the 19th century salt production declined so became a market town again and opened a ferry port.
What are Lymington’s settlement features today?
-Today Lymington is a popular retirement and second home area.
What were the environmental effects of Newham? {brownfield site}
- Less water used in industrial processes such as tobacco processing.
- Less energy was required to operate machines so CO2 emissions decreased.
- Many buildings and land were left derelict.
- water quality improved when the port closed.
What were the economic effects of Newham? {Brownfield site}
-Mass unemployment effected the whole countries economy. This happened by less taxes being payed and less money being spent in local shops.
What were the social effects of Newham? {Brownfield site}
- Increase in vandalism.
- 10,000 people were unemployed which lead to mass poverty
- Houses became overcrowded as people couldn’t afford bigger houses.
What are the push factors away from rural areas in Bangladesh?
- Lack of jobs
- Poor education
- Harsh life style
- Make shift homes
- Lack of interest of the goverment
What are the pull factors to urban Dhaka?
- Actual utilities in the home
- Job opportunities
- Higher wages
- Better education
- Excitement of urban life
What is it really like in Dhaka?
-Little houses provided
-Overcrowded
-Unhealthy conditions
Living in Bostist
What are the advantages of green field site?
- Cheap to build on
- The layout is controlled by previous development
- Attractive
- Lots of space
What are disadvantages of green field sites?
- Attractive scenery lost
- Wildlife lost
- Farmland lost
- Urban sprawl
What are the advantages of brown field sites?
- Recycles land
- All ready gas and electricity
- Close to city center
What are the disadvantages of brown field sites?
- Needs to be cleaned up
- Building may need to be demolished
- Costs a lot
- Unattractive
