GEOGRAPHY THEME 2

What is the main populated area in the UK?

The SE of England

What is the rural urban continuum?

The gradual transition from rural to urban communities

What is a sphere of influence?

The area surrounding a settlement that is affected by the settlement's activities

What is counter urbanisation?

The movement of people out of cities to surrounding areas

What are the causes of counter-urbanisation?

-Lower crime rates
-Less congestion
-Better air quality
-Ageing population(people looking to retire in countryside as peaceful)

What are the impacts on rural settlements of counter urbanisation?

• less public transport
• increasing houses prices
• pollution

What are the causes of rural poverty?

• urbanisation
• low income and part time work
• lack of services
• infrequent public transport at high costs

What are the effects or rural poverty/deprivation?

• many are unemployed due to low paid seasonal jobs and rely on benefits
• the rural area is poorly connected due to to a lack of bus services and poor internet provision which leads to isolation

Why do we need more houses?

For an increased population - immigration

Why did we not build more houses?

NIMBYs
Not in my back yards

What are the issues of Brownfield sites?

• have to destroy pre existing work
• could be toxic
• have to fix plumbing
• have to work in a specific area

What are the issues of Greenfield sites?

• less green spaces
• more expensive
• have to build a whole new electric and plumbing system
• have to provide services and roads

What is globalisation?

The process by which businesses or other organisations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale

What is a global city?

an urban centre that has significant competitive advantages within a globalised economic system

How are global cities connected?

Transport, Tourism, Media

What are the consequences of globalisation in Mumbai?

• shortages of suitable public transport to enable commuters to get to work safely
• shortage of suitable housing, causing people to live in informal housing
• 57% increase in pollution
• huge increase in private vehicles

What are the consequences of globalisation in Cardiff?

• multinationals provide new jobs and skills
• threat to cultural diversity
• loss of control over key decisions and sacrificing their sovereignty