GCSE Geography Case STudy - Urban Settlement - New York

8 million people

what is the population of New York

at a sheltered natural harbour formed by the Hudson River

describe the location of New York City

extensive waterfront for the development of docks

why was New York City built where it is

transport and communication

what does the Hudson River allow for

a rocky ridge on the Island of Manhattan

where is a good place in New York for defence

central business district

what does CBD stand for (geography)

downtown manhattan

where is Wall Street

finance district

what is Wall Street known for

tourist district

what is midtown manhattan known for

shopping

what is Fifth Avenue in midtown Manhattan popular for?

theatre

what is Broadway in midtown Manhattan known for

Empire State Building

what is Midtown Manhattan known for - buildings

middle class moves to outer areas and lower income families move to inner city

define urban sprawl

population growth and relocation of businesses to suburbs because it’s cheaper

why does New York have a problem with urban sprawl

1 million

how many New York citizens receive welfare support?

poor education caused a decline in harbour industries in the 80s

why does New York have a problem with unemployment

urban decay

name an urban problem in New York - decay

large number of immigrants that became trapped in poverty

why are there so many racial conflicts in New York

too many cars

name a cause of air pollution in new york

bottlenecks linking various New York Islands

name a cause of traffic congestion other than too many vehicles

oil spills

name a cause of water pollution

fitting catalytic converters to the exhausts of diesel city buses

name a solution to air pollution

using renewable energy sources to power street and traffic lights

name a solution for high energy consumption

using barges and trains to export 90% of the city’s waste

name a solution scheme for waste management