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Context of the city – site, situation and connectivity

I can describe the location of Liverpool through the features of site, situation and connectivity and use these to explain Liverpool’s national, regional and global importance.

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Context of the city – site, situation and connectivity

I can describe the location of Liverpool through the features of site, situation and connectivity and use these to explain Liverpool’s national, regional and global importance.

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Key learning points

  1. Liverpool is a coastal city sited on flat land in NW England and situated about 300 km NW of London.
  2. Liverpool is connected to the rest of the world through rail, road, sea and air links.
  3. Liverpool's importance nationally and globally is a consequence of its site, situation and connectivity.
  4. Liverpool is nationally important for its diversity, city economy, role in the Industrial Revolution and population.
  5. Liverpool is globally important for trade, sporting and cultural events and its link to the slave trade and migration.

Keywords

  • Site - the point on the ground where a settlement is built

  • Situation - the description of a place in relation to its human and physical surroundings

  • Connectivity - a measure of how well connected (by transport and other forms of communication) a place is

Common misconception

Pupils can confuse site and situation.

The site of a settlement is its exact point on the surface of Earth and the situation describes it in relation to other human and physical features.


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6 Questions

Q1.
What is a city?
A small village with no infrastructure
Correct answer: A large human settlement with businesses, transport, and services
A rural farming area
A forested area with no buildings
Q2.
Why is connectivity important for a city?
Correct answer: It allows easy movement of people, goods, and ideas
It ensures buildings are close together
It prevents migration into the city
It reduces the risk of natural disasters
Q3.
Why do people move to cities?
Correct answer: For better job opportunities, healthcare, and education
To experience extreme weather
To escape traffic congestion
To find more farmland
Q4.
What is urbanisation?
The growth of rural areas
The movement of people from cities to the countryside
The development of farmland
Correct answer: The increase in the proportion of people living in cities
Q5.
Which of the following is a challenge cities face?
Lack of transport and services in rural areas
Too much green space and nature
Correct answer: Overcrowding, pollution, and traffic congestion
Not enough people moving to urban areas
Q6.
How do cities impact the environment?
They reduce all pollution levels
They have no effect on the environment
They improve global biodiversity
Correct answer: They increase waste, pollution, and resource consumption

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4 Questions

Q1.
What does the 'site' of a city refer to?
The region surrounding the city
Correct answer: The physical characteristics of the land where the city was built
The economic activity within the city
The transport links connecting the city
Q2.
What is meant by the 'situation' of a city?
Correct answer: Its location relative to surrounding places
Its climate and weather patterns
Its height above sea level
Its transport system
Q3.
How can a city’s situation affect its development?
A city’s name affects its population
A city’s climate determines its size
Correct answer: A city near trade routes can grow faster
A city with no resources will always develop quickly
Q4.
Which of these factors improves a city's connectivity?
Correct answer: Major roads, railways, and airports
Being located in a remote desert
A lack of infrastructure
A city built without a transport system

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