AP HUG unit 6 flashcards

Question 1

What are some changes in Urban Area?

Answer 1

The cities go through many demographic, economic, and social changes. Suburbanisation can cause many to see a different lifestyle away from the city (changing the pop. density).

Question 2

How can we measure those changes?

Answer 2

Density gradient shows the inner city become less dense as people move outward away from the CBD.

Question 3

What is Filitering?

Answer 3

Process where a neighbourhood’s value decreases, allowing lower income families to move in.

Question 4

Invasion and Succession:

Answer 4

Social or ethnic group gradually replacing another.

Ex: White Flight: Occurred in 1960’s-70’s when predominantly white families left urban areas to suburbs. Feared black people would lower property value.

Question 5

Urban Infill:

Answer 5

Process of developing vacant or under-used parcels within existing urban areas that are already largely developed.

Question 6

Site

Answer 6

Characteristics at immediate location such as climate, labor force, or structures.