6.1+The+Origins+and+Influences+of+Urbanization

Aquaculture

The farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic plants.

Capture fisheries

The volume of wild fish catches landed for all commercial, industrial, recreational, and subsistence purposes.

Urbanization

The process of making an area more urban or city-like, often involving a population shift from rural to urban areas.

Suburbanization

The process of population movement from within cities to the suburbs, often due to factors like transportation and housing.

Transportation Networks

Systems that enable the movement of people and goods, including waterways, railways, highways, and air travel.

Borchert’s Epochs of American Urbanization

A framework describing the stages of urbanization in America based on transportation technology developments.

Rural-to-Urban Migration

The movement of people from countryside areas to cities, often driven by economic and educational opportunities.

Favelas

Slum or shantytown communities in Brazil characterized by inadequate housing and services.

Economic Development

The improvement of economic well-being and quality of life, which can influence urbanization patterns.

Forward Capitals

Capital cities that have been relocated to promote economic growth or better infrastructure.