Define the term endogenous factor and list some examples.
The internal factors that shape a place's character e.g. the location, topography, physical geography, land use, built environment, infrastructure, demographic and cultural aspects.
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Define the term exogenous factor and list some examples.
The external factors which shape a place's character, including its relationship with other places and the flows between them e.g. flows of people, resources, money and ideas.
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Name some external factors that influence the character of a place.
commuter towns
tourism
flows of investment
migration
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Historically, why was the character of a place affected by endogenous factors? Why has this changed?
settlements were built in areas that were sustainable for human used e.g. access to resources, naturally defensive points, flat land etc. Now exogenous factors like flows of people to and from places has changed the way in which people perceive places.
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Name 3 ways in which shifting flows affect demographic characteristics of an area.
large scale migration of young people can leave an aging population in an area.
large scale migration can alter the gender balance of an area.
increased investment can lead to an influx of young people seeking work in an area.
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Name 2 ways in which shifting flows can affect the cultural characteristics of an area.
people moving or visiting an area can bring their culture with them, integrating it into the area.
globalisation leading to glocalisation of Western foods in different parts of the world can change cultural eating habits.
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Name 2 ways in which shifting flows can affect the economic characteristics of an area.
tourism flows can boost the economic status of an area, which can lead to a better quality of life.
products consumed locally or regionally can be accessed on the global market and become very popular increasing the wealth of the area.
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Name 3 ways in which shifting flows can affect social inequality in an area.
regional migration from rural to urban settlements can lead to urban sprawl and the development of slums.
businesses set up in LICS tend benefit wealthy countries and a few individuals in the LIC (e.g. the extraction of oil) leaving the rest of the countr
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Card 2
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Define the term exogenous factor and list some examples.
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The external factors which shape a place's character, including its relationship with other places and the flows between them e.g. flows of people, resources, money and ideas.
Card 3
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Name some external factors that influence the character of a place.
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Card 4
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Historically, why was the character of a place affected by endogenous factors? Why has this changed?
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Card 5
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Name 3 ways in which shifting flows affect demographic characteristics of an area.
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