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Site Factors

Elements that are specifically located at a place, such as climate, natural resources, absolute location, and physical terrain.

Situation Factors

Elements that describe a place in relation to surrounding places, such as rivers, roads, and relative location that impact development.

Fertile Crescent

A historical region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers known for early civilizations like Mesopotamia.

Urbanization

The process by which more people move from rural areas to urban areas, often seeking economic opportunities.

Economic Development

Progress in an economy, often leading to increased migration from rural to urban areas due to job opportunities.

Demographic Transition Model

A model that describes the transition of a country from high birth and death rates to lower rates as it develops economically.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a good or service, aimed at making it more affordable.

Infrastructure

The fundamental facilities and systems serving a city, including transportation, communication, and utilities.

Suburbanization

The movement of people from urban areas to suburban areas, often leading to urban sprawl.

Counter Urbanization

The trend of people moving from urban areas back to rural areas or suburbs, often occurring in later stages of economic development.