unit 4 vocab quiz 4 Flashcards
areas of open land around cities where development is restricted to prevent urban sprawl.
green belt
the commercial and business centers of a city. These areas usually have a high concentration of offices, shops, and services. It’s where a lot of economic activity happens and is often characterized by tall buildings and busy streets.
central business district (cbd)
urban areas in Europe that have a distinct historical and architectural style. These cities usually have narrow streets, central squares, and a mix of old and new buildings.
european city
how cities and towns are spread out. It says that bigger places offer more services and are farther apart, while smaller places are closer together and offer fewer services.
central place theory
shows a city as a series of rings. Starting from the center, there’s the downtown area (CBD), then a zone with mixed buildings, followed by working-class homes, middle-class homes, and finally, the suburbs.
concentric zone model
shows a city growing in wedges or sectors along transportation routes. Different areas (like residential, industrial, or commercial) extend out from the city center in pie-shaped pieces.
sector model
suggests that a city has multiple centers instead of just one central business district. Each center serves as a hub for different activities, like shopping, manufacturing, or residential areas.
multiple nuclei model
describes a city that has a central area but is surrounded by a series of edge cities connected by a beltway or ring road.
galactic city model
looks at how cities in Canada are built and organized. They usually have good public transportation, lots of parks, and a mix of homes, businesses, and factories.
canadian city
often have a mix of historical and modern influences. They might feature old town centers with medieval architecture, as well as newer areas built during the Soviet era with more uniform and functional designs.
eastern european city
has a mix of traditional and modern elements. These cities often have bustling markets, colonial-era buildings, and rapidly growing urban areas.
african city
features a central plaza, vibrant neighborhoods, and a mix of colonial and modern architecture.
latin american city
usually have a mix of traditional and modern elements, with bustling markets, temples, and skyscrapers.
se asian city
when cities plan neighborhoods around public transportation like buses and trains. It makes it easy for people to get around without needing a car.
transit oriented development
when new development happens in empty or underused spaces within a city. Instead of expanding outward, cities build up these gaps to make better use of existing infrastructure and reduce urban sprawl.
infilling
limits set around a city to control where new development can happen. They help prevent urban sprawl by encouraging development within the boundary and protecting the surrounding rural land.
urban growth boundaries
a U.S. law aimed at minimizing the impact of federal programs on the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. It seeks to ensure that federal actions are compatible with state, local, and private programs and policies to protect farmland.
farmland protection policy act
long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth. It’s caused by factors like greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, and it affects everything from weather patterns to sea levels.
climate change
narrow streets flanked by tall buildings on both sides. They can affect wind patterns, increase temperatures, and impact air quality within the city.
urban canyons
when urban areas become significantly warmer than their rural surroundings. This happens because buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and retain heat. It’s like the city creates its own mini climate
urban heat island effect
