5.1

• What are two types of characteristics that make a place suitable for big events like the Olympics or Tour de France?

  Physical characteristics (e.g. steep slopes in the Pennines) and human characteristics (e.g. London’s multicultural population).
• Give an example of a physical feature that made a place suitable for a sports event.

  The steep slopes of the Pennines for the Tour de France.
• How do places help form personal identity?

  People often develop strong emotional attachments to where they live or grew up, which shapes their identity (e.g. feeling Cornish or Scottish).
• What geographical factors contribute to a place's distinctiveness?

  Physical landscapes (like beaches, valleys), and human-built environments (like building styles based on local rock).
• Name some cultural elements that influence place identity.

  Religion (e.g. places of worship), local food (e.g. Yorkshire pudding), and media (e.g. Coronation Street showing Manchester).
• What is regeneration?

  Redeveloping old industrial or residential areas to improve infrastructure and attract new economic activity
• What caused many northern UK cities to need regeneration?

  Deindustrialisation since the 1980s led to economic decline and run-down areas.
• How is rebranding different from regeneration?

  Regeneration focuses on physical redevelopment, while rebranding focuses on changing perceptions and marketing a new identity.
• Why is place identity important in regeneration?

  A strong or positive identity can help attract investment, tourism, and new residents, aiding economic growth.