settlements + urbanization Flashcards
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settlement
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A place where people live, ranging from small villages to large cities.
2
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site
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The exact location of a settlement (e.g., on a riverbank or hill).
3
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situation
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The location of a settlement relative to its surroundings (e.g., near roads, markets, or other towns).
4
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urbanization
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the process by which the proportion of a population living in or around towns and cities INCREASES (through migration and natural increase)
5
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Shanty town (squatter settlement)
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unplanned, illegal shelters constructed from cheap waste or materials
6
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cbd
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The main commercial and business center of a city.
7
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urban sprawl
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outward spread of built-up areas caused by their expansion
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