unit 4 vocab quiz 2 Flashcards
a small settlement, typically smaller than a village. usually consist of a few houses and might not have many services or amenities. They are often found in rural areas
hamlet
the area surrounding a central place, such as a city or town, which is served by that central place. is crucial for understanding the relationship between urban centers and their surrounding rural areas.
hinterland
the functional dominance of a city within an urban network. It measures how important or influential a city is in terms of its economic, political, and social activities.
centrality
a large, continuous urban area formed by the merging of multiple cities and their suburbs.
megalopolis
10 millions inhabitants or more
megacities
un created term for massive speawling conurbations of more than 20 million people
metacities
the discriminatory practice where services (like banking, insurance, and access to jobs) were denied to residents of certain areas based on their race or ethnicity.
redlining
a practice where real estate agents and developers would encourage white homeowners to sell their properties at a loss by promoting fear that racial minorities would soon move into the neighborhood.
block busting
the process by which housing units transition from being occupied by higher-income residents to lower-income residents over time.
filtering
the concentration of specific activities, industries, or services in particular areas or regions. certain locations have advantages that make them more suitable for specific types of production or services.
specialization
the economic principle that an initial investment or spending in a region can lead to a larger increase in economic activity.
multiplier effect
major urban centers that play a crucial role in the global economic system. These cities are characterized by their significant influence on international finance, trade, culture, and politics.
world cities
the regulations and laws that govern how land can be used in specific areas, particularly for housing.
residential zoning
The bid rent theory explains that land prices are higher closer to the central business district (CBD) because businesses pay more for prime locations. As distance from the CBD increases, land becomes cheaper, influencing the type of land use.
bid rent theory
refers to regulations and laws that govern how land can be used for business activities. designated to places like lretail stores, offices, restaurants, and other businesses.
commercial zoning
