unit 6 reciew questions

What is the main idea of the Concentric Zone Model?

Cities grow outward in rings from a central business district (CBD).

How does the Sector Model differ from the Concentric Zone Model?

It suggests growth extends outward in wedges or sectors along transportation routes.

What factor is most important in the Multiple Nuclei Model?

Cities develop around multiple nodes of activity, not just one CBD.

What role does the automobile play in the Galactic City Model?

It enables decentralization and the development of edge cities.

Why might Western urban models not fit all cities globally?

They don't always account for colonial legacies, rapid informal growth, and different cultural or economic structures.

Give an example of a push factor for rural-to-urban migration.

Lack of job opportunities in agriculture.

Give an example of a pull factor for rural-to-urban migration.

Greater access to education and healthcare in cities.

What is a major impact of the Great Migration on US cities?

Significant increase in the African American population in Northern industrial centers.

What is a common characteristic of suburbanization?

Lower-density residential development outside the central city.

What is counterurbanization?

The movement of people from urban areas to rural areas.

What is gentrification?

The influx of wealthier residents into deteriorated inner-city areas, often displacing lower-income residents.

What is a consequence of gentrification?

Increased property values and potential displacement of original residents.

What does ghettoization typically involve?

The concentration of a specific ethnic or racial group in impoverished inner-city neighborhoods.

What is environmental injustice?

The disproportionate exposure of marginalized communities to environmental hazards.

What is a key characteristic of urban sprawl?

Low-density, scattered development on the urban fringe.

What was a primary goal of the City Beautiful Movement?

To create aesthetically pleasing and orderly urban environments.

What is a characteristic of New Urbanism?

Walkable neighborhoods with mixed-use development.

What is the purpose of zoning?

To regulate land use within specific areas of a city.

What is mixed-use development?

Blending residential, commercial, and other land uses in the same area.

What is a goal of sustainable urban development?

To meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

What is a primate city?

The largest city in a country that is disproportionately larger than other cities in terms of population and influence.

What does the rank-size rule suggest about city sizes?

The nth largest city is about 1/n the size of the largest city.

What are gateway cities known for?

Serving as major ports of entry and distribution centers.

What is a characteristic of European cities?

High population density and historic architecture.

What is a characteristic of colonial cities?

Often established as administrative centers by colonizing powers.