Topic 6.1 The Origins and Influence of Urbanization Flashcards
1
Q
Social Heterogeneity
A
Diverse Population
2
Q
Borchert’s Transportation Model
A
Description of urban growth based on transportation technology
3
Q
What are the stages of Borchert’s Transportation Model (in order)?
A
- Sail-Wagon Epoch
- Iron Horse Epoch
- Steel Rail Epoch
- Auto-Air-Amenity Epoch
- High Technology Epoch
4
Q
Pedestrian Cities
A
Cities designed around how far a person can walk
5
Q
What two things do today’s major cities need in order to grow economically?
A
- Access to multiple modes of transportation
- Trade networks via air travel
