HUMAN ENVIRONMENTS: URBAN
CfE Higher Geography
What will you be learning?
Outcome 1:
You will be able to use a range of research skills and techniques in human environment contexts
Outcome 2:
You will be able to draw on and apply knowledge and understanding of the processes and interactions at work within the urban environments in developed and developing countries
In this unit we will cover…
Case study of a developed city: Glasgow Look at why the site and situation of Glasgow is
important
Recap on the different urban zones
Focus on changes in the inner city and suburbs
Case study of a developing city: Mumbai Housing and traffic in Mumbai – problems and
solutions
You need to be able to compare the problems in Glasgow and Mumbai and evaluate the successes of the solutions in both
What do you associate with…
Transport
Shopping
Education
Art & CultureSport
Industry – River Clyde
Site and Situation
Think back to S3 and 4.
What are site and situation?
Site: The characteristics of the actual point at which a settlement is located and that would have been of major importance in the initial establishment of that settlement and it’s subsequent growth
Situation: refers to the location of a settlement relative to it’s surroundings (other settlements, rivers, communication lines, relief etc.)
Group Task
Collect a satellite image of Glasgow, an OS map and an atlas.
Why do you think that this site was chosen for Glasgow?
Use the 3 sources to help you discuss the question in your groups.
You need to be able to identify reasons as well as give reasons for them
Hint: look at maps showing relief, natural resources and main transport routes
Transport links
River Clyde
Woodland areasFertile soils
Raw materials close by e.g. coal, limestone
Some ideas to get you started
Supply of fresh water found in a river valley or near the source of a stream
Flat land is easy to build on, room for expansion and fertile soils are ideal for farming
Close to a source of fuel e.g. coal, wood
Dry points where the land is firm and dry (unlikely to flood)
Defensive site providing protection from potential enemies e.g. high point, in a meander
Task time
Collect a copy of the statements explaining Glasgow’s site a situation.
Copy them into you jotter next to the correct feature from the list below:
Raw materials River Clyde
Fertile soil River deepened
Atlantic Trade Ridge
Railways and roads Growing population
West coast location Secure
Early bridge Raised site
Homework
You need to be able to account for the site and situation of a named city. Use your notes to answer the following question:
For a named city you have studied, explain the ways in which its site and situation have contributed to its growth.
(You can choose Glasgow or use your own knowledge of another city e.g. Edinburgh)
You should include about 8 valid points
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