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Rural

Characterized by or related to the countryside rather than the town.

Urban

Related to, or characteristic of a city or town.

Suburban

Belonging to or characteristic of a suburb, usually a residential area outside a major city.

Bid Rent Theory

Economic theory that describes how the price and demand for real estate changes as the distance from the market increases.

Distance Decay

A geographic term referring to the effect of distance on cultural or spatial interactions.

Horticulture

The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Perishable Items

Goods that are likely to decay or spoil quickly, such as fruits and dairy products.

Nonperishable Items

Food products that can be stored for long periods of time without spoiling.

Fast Food Chains

Restaurant businesses that provide quick service, often part of a larger franchise.

Population Center

A geographic area with a high population density.

Market Center

A location where economic transactions take place, involving buyers and sellers.

Isotropic Features

Geographic criteria used to describe areas that are uniform in all directions.

Livestock

Farm animals raised for commercial purposes, primarily for food production.

Clustered Settlements

Patterns of living where people are concentrated in close proximity to one another.