Settlement Flashcards
What is a rural settlement?
A dwelling or group of dwellings in a remote location where agriculture is traditionally the dominant economic activity.
What is counter urbanisation?
The movement of people from large urban areas to smaller towns and villages in rural areas.
What is re-urbanisation?
the movement of people and economic activities back into the city.
What is urbanisation?
the increase in the proportion of a country’s population that live in towns and cities
What is gentrification?
the process whereby wealthy young economically active people move to an area and improve the housing which attracts new businesses
What is centralisation?
the process by which services/ activities become concentrated in a particular geographical location, often a larger urban area.
What is a subsidy?
An incentive in the form of financial aid or support extended to an economic sector often by the government.
What are the 3 broad changes in rural settlements in HICs?
Growth, decline and redevelopment
What is a megalopolis?
A region made up of two or more cities and their surrounding areas to be considered a single area.
What is a world city?
A city which plays a major role in global affairs in terms of politics, economics and culture.
Most factors affecting the location of urban activities can be placed under the following factors:
- Market forces: the demand and supply of land in various locations dictates its price (bid rent theory)
- Government planning decisions: planners can overrule market forces if necessary.
What is the CBD?
The CBD is the commercial centre of an urban area. It contains the main shops, offices and financial institutions of the urban area.
