Test #4 Flashcards
0
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What is population distribution?
A
It is a pattern showing where people live in an area. Ex: a scattered distribution along a coastline or road.
1
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What is “Zoning”?
A
Zoning bylaws are laws, usually passed by city governments, that control the kind and amount of development in an area.
2
Q
What is population density?
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It is a figure calculated by dividing the population of a region by the region’s area.
3
Q
What are the 3 factors that affect settlement?
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- resources in the area
- transportation available
- government planning
4
Q
What is “urbanization”?
A
The process of changing from rural to urban
5
Q
What percent of Canadians live in cities?
A
80%
6
Q
What are the 4 factors that make cites grow?
A
- manufacturing
- resources —> multiplier effect
- transportation
- service centre —> hierarchy of urban services —> threshold population
