Cities Flashcards
1
Q
Megacity
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A settlement with over 10 million people
2
Q
Metacity
A
Urban area with over 20 million people
3
Q
Boomburbs
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Suburban city that is rapidly growing, often as large as a city but maintains a suburban feel
4
Q
Exurb
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A settlement that exists outside a suburban area with a connection to a metro area
5
Q
Edge cities
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Urban areas located on the outskirts of a city, traditionally are connected to a major roadway and have their own economic focus
