Land Use and Functions (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards

Direct extraction/use of natural resources in rural areas

Green fields where animals graze

Dark brown/black ploughed fields or yellow ripening crops

Uniform, dark green areas indicating planted state forests

Manufacturing & processing of raw materials

Colourful shop fronts & taller buildings in town centre

Detached, semi-detached, terraced, apartments, bungalows

Multiple houses joined in continuous rows

Single-storey houses on urban outskirts

Areas prone to traffic delays & bottlenecks

Narrow streets, junctions, shopping areas, schools, bridges

Undeveloped land on town outskirts, cheaper/easier to build

Sites with old vacant buildings, expensive but good access

Services provided to people & businesses

White structures with rotating blades in rural areas