Changing Places

4. An area that is measured and organised, but not given meaning; it refers to the physical location or arrangement of things.
6. factor A reason that attracts people to a new location (e.g. better jobs, safety).
7. The movement of people from one place to another, often for work, study, or family reasons.
8. The process of renovating run-down urban areas, often resulting in higher property values and new businesses.
9. The increasing number of people living in towns and cities compared to rural areas.
10. A specific area or location that is given meaning by people.
12. A characteristic or statistic about a population, such as age, gender, birthplace, or ethnicity.
15. The ability to meet present needs without compromising future generations’ needs.

1. The services and facilities necessary for a city to function, such as roads, water supply, and schools.
2. The growth of areas on the outskirts of cities as people move away from city centres.
3. The relationship between people, places, and things, showing how they are linked and affect each other.
5. The surroundings in which people, animals, and plants live, including both natural and human-made features
9. sprawl The spread of a city and its suburbs into nearby rural lands.
10. factor A reason that compels people to leave their current location (e.g. lack of jobs, war).
11. Relating to the countryside, where population densities are low and land is mostly used for farming.
13. density The number of people living per unit of area (such as per square kilometre).
14. How suitable, comfortable, and safe a place is for people to live.