Unit 6 Test Study Guide

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World Cities

Cities with global influence at the top of the urban hierarchy.

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Redlining

Illegal practice denying ethnic groups access to financial services based on race.

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Blockbusting

Real estate practice scaring residents to sell property by promoting fears of minorities moving in.

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Gentrification

Urban renewal displacing occupying ethnic groups due to rising costs and property values.

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Squatter Settlement

Buildings providing housing for the poor without legal land rights, similar to slums.

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Counter Urbanization

Population migration from urban centers to suburbs or rural areas.

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Edge Cities

Urban areas with large suburban residential and business areas on city outskirts.

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Infrastructure

Basic systems and facilities essential for proper functioning of a country or city.

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Primate City

Largest, most influential city serving as economic, cultural, and political center of a region.

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Greenbelts

Land designated for parks, farmland, etc., restricting other types of development.

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Cultural Meccas

Cities where cultural trends originate.

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Financial Centers

Cities hosting major stock exchanges and financial institutions.

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Corporate Headquarters

Main offices of multinational companies located in specific cities.

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Globalization

Process of spreading economic, cultural, and political influences worldwide.

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Segregation

Separation of races, neighborhoods, and social classes.

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Generational Wealth

Wealth passed down from one generation to another.

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Obstacles to Wealth

Challenges preventing the accumulation of assets and resources.

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Central Business District (CBD)

Commercial and business center of a city.

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Displacement

Forced movement of people from their homes or communities.

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Homelessness

Lack of permanent housing, often resulting from economic factors.

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Social Services

Government-provided services to support individuals and communities in need.

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Rental Units

Properties available for rent to tenants.

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