Geography and Urban Studies Exam Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary from the topics of geography, urban studies, and demographic trends based on the provided lecture notes.

Latitude

The distance north and south of the equator.

Agglomeration

The concentration of production activities and people spatially to benefit everyone.

Circular Migration

A form of migration where individuals frequently move back and forth between home and work places.

Hinterland

The outlying area serviced by an urban center.

Green Revolution

The attempt by core countries to stimulate increased agricultural production in periphery regions through technology and fertilizers.

Demography

The statistical study of populations, including the structure, distribution, and trends.

Population Pyramid

A graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population.

Centrifugal Force

Any factor that divides or destabilizes a state.

Urban Agriculture

The practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around urban areas.

English as a Lingua Franca

A common language that enables communication between speakers of different native languages.

Replacement Level

The level of fertility at which a population will just replace itself from one generation to the next.

Suburbanization

The process by which people move from urban areas to suburbs.

Dialect

Variations in vocabulary, pronunciation, and rhythm in a spoken language.

Primate City

A city that is the largest and most important in a country, often dominating economic, political, and cultural activities.

Relict Boundary

A boundary that has ceased to function but is still marked by remnants.

Centripetal Force

An attitude that tends to unify people and enhance support for a state.

Total Fertility Rate

The average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime.

Theme Map

A map that presents a single class of statistics.

Secondary Economic Activity

Economic activities that involve the processing of raw materials and manufacturing.