AP HUG Unit 6 Review Flashcards

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The inhabited land where people have made their permanent home.

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Ecumene

Front

The process of population movement from within cities to the outskirts.

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Suburbanization

Front

The spread of urban developments on undeveloped land near a city.

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Sprawl

Front

Development that jumps over established areas, leaving undeveloped land between.

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Leap-frog development

Front

Rapidly growing suburban cities.

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Boomburbs

Front

Areas beyond the suburbs, often more rural.

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Exurbs

Front

The largest city in a country, disproportionately larger than any others.

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Primate city

Front

Areas of a city with specific purposes, such as residential, commercial, or industrial.

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Functional zones

Front

A fortress in a city, typically on high ground.

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Citadel

Front

A main street or area in a city where businesses are concentrated.

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Commercial spine