Unit 6 Test Study Guide

World Cities

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

Redlining

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

Blockbusting

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

Gentrification

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

Squatter Settlement

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

Counter Urbanization

Population migration from urban centers to suburbs or rural areas.

Edge Cities

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

Infrastructure

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

Primate City

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

Greenbelts

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

Cultural Meccas

Cities where cultural trends originate.

Financial Centers

Cities hosting major stock exchanges and financial institutions.

Corporate Headquarters

Main offices of multinational companies located in specific cities.

Globalization

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

Segregation

Separation of races, neighborhoods, and social classes.

Generational Wealth

Wealth passed down from one generation to another.

Obstacles to Wealth

Challenges preventing the accumulation of assets and resources.

Central Business District (CBD)

Commercial and business center of a city.

Displacement

Forced movement of people from their homes or communities.

Homelessness

Lack of permanent housing, often resulting from economic factors.

Social Services

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

Rental Units

Properties available for rent to tenants.