Urban Geography Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the definition of a city?

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An area with large populations, center of business and culture

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Urban geography is the study of how people use space in ______.

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cities

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What is a suburb?

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A political unit touching the central city or touching other suburbs that touch the city.

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A metropolitan area is a functional area made up of the city, its suburbs, and its ______.

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exurbs

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Urbanization refers to the rise in the number of cities and the changes in ______ that result.

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lifestyle

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What is the central business district (CBD)?

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The commercial core of the city