Megalopolis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Megalopolis?
A
-The densely populated region of the northeastern US
2
Q
What are the 5 cities that comprise Megalopolis?
A
- Boston
- NY
- Phily
- Baltimore
- Washington
3
Q
What are some characteristics of Megalopolis?
A
- One of the leading center of postindustrial economy activity
- non-homogenous area
- cultural diversity
- important cities are next to major rivers
4
Q
What 3 landforms does the Megalopolis extend across?
A
- Atlantic Coastal Plain
- Piedmont (plateau region between ACP and Appalach.
- Appalachians
5
Q
What us the Fall line?
A
-The piedmont meets the Atlantic Ocean Plain
6
Q
What is the climate of Megapolis?
A
- The souther portion is humid subtropical
- ->Summer are humid
- ->Winters are mild
- The northern portion
- -> Summers are cooler and shorter
- -> Winter are longer and colder
- Region is susceptible to hurricanes
7
Q
What problems have occurred with megapolis?
A
- High population Density
2. Urban Sprawl
8
Q
How does a high population density affect Megapolis?
A
- Providing services for population
- large housing spread
9
Q
How has “Urban Sprawl” impacted megapolis?
A
- population moving to outer perimeter
- effects the sense of community
