Unit 7 ap human

Study the last unit of ap human!!! (Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and Processes)

What does urban geography study?

It studies how cities function, their internal structures, and external influences.

What are the two main subfields of urban geography?

Systems of cities and internal cities.

What defines urban areas?

Urban areas are nucleated and depend on nonagricultural jobs.

How do towns differ from cities?

Towns are smaller and less complex than cities but still have business centers.

What is a Central Business District (CBD)?

The central area of a city where business activities are concentrated.

Define metropolitan area.

A large functional unit often including multiple urban areas.

What is the difference between a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and a Micropolitan Statistical Area?

An MSA has at least 50,000 people; a Micropolitan Statistical Area has 10,000 to 50,000 people.

Rank the urban hierarchy from smallest to largest.

Hamlet, Village, Town, City, Megalopolis.

According to Wirth's theory, how does city size affect social interactions?

Urban residents know fewer people personally compared to rural areas.

What is a consequence of high density in urban areas?

It leads to job specialization, competition for space, and higher property values.

What influences the emergence and growth of cities?

Human needs and activities, influenced by political, economic, and cultural factors.

What was a result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Agriculture led to permanent villages.

How did early cities like those in Mesopotamia develop?

Through irrigation and surplus farming leading to job specialization.

What key urban functions did ancient cities serve?

Political centers, religious centers, economic hubs, and educational centers.

What limited the population of ancient cities?

Food storage and distribution constraints limited them to 10,000–15,000 people.

Which Greek city-state was the first to reach a population of 100,000?

Athens.

How did the Roman Empire contribute to urbanization?

Rome grew to over 250,000 people, connected by extensive road and sea networks.