Unit 6 ap human Flashcards
Site factor
Unique things about a specific place( climate, Natural Resources, absolute location)
Situation factor
connections between different places (rivers, roads, airports, ports)
Megacity
settlement with over 10 million people
Metacity
settlement with over 20 million people
Boomburbs
suburban city rapidly growing but maintains a suburban feel
Exurb
settle that exists outside of a suburban area with a connection to a metro area
Edge city
Urban areas located on the outskirts of a city, traditionally are connected to a major roadway and have their own economic focus
Gravity model
larger settlements are more likely to have people and places interact with each other
Christallers central place theory
larger settlements or specialized businesses have a larger range
New urbanism
The urban policy seeks to create walkable neighborhoods that reduce urban sprawl and make life easier/ more affordable for residents in the city
Green Belts
Area in which homes and businesses can’t be developed on
Urban Growth boundaries
a regional boundary put in place to prevent urban sprawl from occurring
