Liverpool's structure and functions
I can use a model of city structure to describe characteristics of different areas of Liverpool.
- Year 10
- Edexcel B
Liverpool's structure and functions
I can use a model of city structure to describe characteristics of different areas of Liverpool.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Liverpool exhibits characteristic urban forms (CBD, inner city, suburbs and rural-urban fringe).
- Liverpool's structure (urban form) is determined by building age and density.
- Liverpool's structure (urban form) is determined by land use and environmental quality.
Keywords
Central Business District: CBD - commonly, the centrally-located commercial and business district in a city with a dominance of offices and shops
Inner city - located between the city centre and the suburbs and often an area of high density terraced housing
Suburbs - housing areas located at the edge of the city centre reflecting the outward growth of the city
Rural-urban fringe - the outer edge of a city where it merges with the countryside
Common misconception
Pupils can think models represent reality.
A model is not an exact representation of reality but a simplification designed to help understanding. In this instance to help understand the situation of different areas of cities in relation to one another.
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