Key Words - Variety of Urban Environments - George Hume | Biblioteka

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What does 'function' refer to in urban environments?

Total population of the area.

Natural resources found nearby.

Dominant industry activity or building use.

Types of local government present.

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What is a 'megacity'?

A city with a major airport.

A capital city of a country.

A city with a population over 10 million.

Any large city over 1 million.

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What does 'land use' indicate?

Construction materials used in buildings.

Biodiversity in a natural area.

Cultural festivals held annually.

Dominant pattern of use in an area or district.

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What is meant by 'sphere of influence'?

Government regulations affecting development.

Area from which people travel to a settlement.

Total area of the settlement's land.

List of local businesses present.

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What does 'site' refer to in urban geography?

Distance from other towns.

Availability of natural resources.

Physical and human characteristics of a location.

Local government regulations.

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What is 'situation' in reference to a settlement?

The architectural style of buildings.

Economic activities within the area.

Population density and demographics.

Location relative to physical features and other settlements.

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What defines the 'sphere of influence'?

Area people travel from to access a settlement's services.

Natural resources available nearby.

Only the town's population size.

Distance from major highways.

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Why is understanding 'site' important?

It informs urban planning and development decisions.

It determines historical significance.

It affects only the population growth.

It relates to local cultural events.

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What drives urban growth in towns?

Population increase and economic activity.

High birth rates in suburbs.

Government policies in rural areas.

Decline in employment opportunities.

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What is urban sprawl?

Expansion of urban areas into surrounding regions.

Concentration of businesses in central areas.

Decline of rural towns.

Population decrease in cities.

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Why do towns merge into larger conurbations?

Decreased public transport availability.

Connected transport routes and expanding populations.

Loss of local businesses.

Higher property prices in suburbs.

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What does CBD stand for in urban studies?

Commercial Business District

Central Business District

Commercial District Board

Central Business Development

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What defines the term gentrification?

Government housing initiatives

Migration of working-class families

Decline of industrial jobs

Wealthier individuals modernizing a neighborhood

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What does bid-rent value refer to?

Land purchase costs per square meter

Land rental prices per square meter per year

Government tax valuation system

Agricultural land values only

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Which term describes the closure of industries in HICs?

Deindustrialisation

Global shift

Rural development decline

Urban decay

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What does Global Shift refer to in urban environments?

Expansion of cities into suburban areas.

Shifts in population from rural to urban areas.

Manufacturing moves from HIC to NEE and LIC cities.

Increased urban population growth in developed countries.

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What does industrial activity primarily focus on?

Agricultural production in rural areas.

Retail and service industries in cities.

Tourism activities in urban environments.

Manufacturing and heavy industries in urban settings.

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What is nodality in urban geography?

Population density in urban areas.

Cultural influence of urban centers.

Green space available in cities.

Degree of connectivity via transport routes in a place.

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What does the sphere of influence indicate?

Distance people travel to visit an urban place.

Number of inhabitants living within city limits.

Shopping habits of urban residents.

Area covered by city parks and lakes.

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What is suburbanization primarily associated with?

Increase in urban crime rates.

Rise in low-income housing.

Movement of wealthier families to the suburbs.

Expansion of industrial jobs.

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What is a consequence of deindustrialization?

More government funding available.

Increase in factory jobs.

Higher unemployment and reliance on low-skilled jobs.

Higher rates of local businesses.

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What is 'white flight' primarily about?

Increase in urban jobs opportunities.

Increases in rural population density.

Movement due to perceived threats from immigrant populations.

Expansion of public transportation.

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What effect does urban decay have on neighborhoods?

Leads to outmigration of those who can afford it.

Boosts local investment opportunities.

Attracts new businesses to area.

Decreases crime rates significantly.