Central Place Theory (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Who developed Central Place Theory and in what year?
Who developed Central Place Theory and in what year?
Walter Christaller in 1933
What is a central place?
What is a central place?
An urban centre providing goods/services
How many main elements make up Christaller's theory?
How many main elements make up Christaller's theory?
Five
Which of these is an example of a small range good or service?
Which of these is an example of a small range good or service?
Milk and bread
Which item would people travel considerable distances to purchase?
Which item would people travel considerable distances to purchase?
Furniture and home appliances
What does 'threshold' mean in Central Place Theory?
What does 'threshold' mean in Central Place Theory?
Min. customers needed for profit
How many customers does a local corner shop typically need (low threshold)?
How many customers does a local corner shop typically need (low threshold)?
200-300 regular customers
How many main categories are in the hierarchy of goods?
How many main categories are in the hierarchy of goods?
Three
What defines a primate city?
What defines a primate city?
At least 2x population of 2nd city
According to Christaller's model, what shape should hinterlands be?
According to Christaller's model, what shape should hinterlands be?
Hexagonal
Why are hexagonal hinterlands better than circular ones?
Why are hexagonal hinterlands better than circular ones?
They fit together with no gaps/overlaps
Which factor limits the real-world application of Central Place Theory?
Which factor limits the real-world application of Central Place Theory?
People are more mobile than in 1930s