Place identity and factors

• What is the definition of a place?

  Areas that are shaped by human experiences and create a special connection.
• What is the definition of a space?


  Locations that have no special connection or value and are purely a physical location.
• How does physical geography influence a place’s identity?


  It influences the economy, housing, farming, and climate.
• What role do rivers play in influencing a place's identity?

  Rivers can influence the economy through fishing, trading, tourism, and hydropower.
• How does slope angle affect housing in a place?

  Steeper land makes it harder to build houses, while lowland is better for farming.
• What is the influence of aspect on housing direction?

  Aspect influences the direction of houses, with more expensive houses facing south towards the sun.
• How does altitude affect climate?

  Higher altitudes mean colder climates.
• How does geology influence settlements?

  Many settlements are made from the available rocks in the area.
• How does the built environment influence a place’s identity?

  Settlements are made from the available material in the built environment.
• How does demography influence a place’s identity?

  The number and age of inhabitants impact the number of houses, services, and public spaces.
• What impact does the age of inhabitants have on a place's landscape?

  Younger inhabitants lead to more clubs, libraries, and flats.
• How do larger diasporas influence a place's identity?

  Larger diasporas impact the number of ethnic shops in an area.
• How does culture influence a place’s identity?

  Local tradition and religion can form an area’s identity.
• How does political influence a place’s identity?

  Local and national councils plan and upkeep services, impacting the place.
• How do socio-economic factors influence a place’s identity?

  How well developed a place is can hugely determine its identity, including education.
• What is an example of a place impacted by physical geography?


  Norwich, where the River Wensum and Yare leads to the Coast.
• What is another example of a place impacted by physical geography?

  Lake District, where the lake brings in tourism and lowland allows for sheep farming.
• What is an example of a place impacted by the built environment?

  Lake District, where many houses are made from granite.
• What is an example of a place impacted by demography?

  Canary Wharf, which has lots of expensive studio flats for younger, wealthier workers.
• What is another example of a place impacted by demography?

  Tower Hamlets, which has a Bangladeshi diaspora.
• What is an example of a place impacted by culture?

  Carnival in Brazil.
• What is another example of a place impacted by culture?

  Notting Hill Carnival.
• What is an example of a place impacted by political factors?

  Regeneration of Stratford.
• What is an example of a place impacted by socio-economic factors?

  Great Yarmouth, which has a bad reputation due to its deprived areas.