Urbanization Part 1

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Urban area = __________ and surrounding suburbs.

city

Suburbs are __________ populated residential and commercial areas surrounding a city.

less densely

Urbanization is the process of the development of dense concentrations of people into __________.

settlements

The Neolithic era led to the rise of __________ settlements.

permanent

Cities emerged due to site and situation factors such as __________, availability, and soil quality.

landforms

Central place theory illustrates urban distribution, size, and __________.

hierarchy

Bid rent theory suggests that land value decreases as you move __________ from the city center.

farther

Sustainability encompasses environmental and __________ aspects.

economic

The process of migration into cities is influenced by __________ and pull factors.

push

During the Roman Empire, __________ and aqueducts encouraged settlements.

roads

Growth of urban areas is accelerating with __________ due to migration.

population

The Bronze Age saw the development of urban settlements in the __________ Mediterranean.

eastern

Sequent occupance refers to __________ by different groups over time.

successive settlements

The __________ revolution marked significant rural to urban migration.

Industrial

Central Place is a market center where people __________ goods.

exchange

Market area is the region surrounding the __________ place.

central

Range is the distance people are willing to travel to get a __________ or service.

good

The threshold is the minimum number of customers needed to support a __________.

service

Hexagon is considered the __________ shape in central place theory.

best

According to central place theory, there are many small settlements with small __________/range services.

threshold

Before the Industrial Revolution, only a small part of humans lived in __________.

cities

Urban planning is inherently __________.

local

Metropolitan areas include cities and surrounding __________ areas.

influenced

The world's population living in cities is projected to be __________ by 2050.

75%

Functional regions are often organized by __________.

zoning

The concept of __________ emphasizes the relationship between the city's location and its physical features.

site and situation

What are the effects of migration on urban areas?

Migration contributes to urban growth, diversity, and economic development.

How does urbanization affect the environment?

Urbanization can lead to increased pollution, habitat destruction, and strain on resources.

What role do governmental policies play in urban development?

Government policies can facilitate or hinder urban growth through zoning laws, infrastructure investment, and social programs.

What is urban sprawl?

Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into rural land.

What are megacities?

Megacities are cities with a population of over 10 million people.

Limitations of Gravity Model

Assumes uniform topography, uniform political boundaries, uniform consumer preferences, and no man-made boundaries.

How has modern technology impacted distance decay?

Modern technology reduces the effects of distance decay by facilitating communication and interaction regardless of geographical barriers.