WG Unit 3 Vocabulary Review Questions

Front

What is the term for a developed, densely populated area where most inhabitants have nonagricultural jobs?

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Urban

Front

Which term describes a mostly residential area just outside the borders of an urban area?

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Suburban

Front

What is the process called where wealthier people move into a poor urban area, improving housing and attracting new businesses?

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Gentrification

Front

Which term refers to the spread of population beyond urban limits, converting farmland into more urban or suburban landscapes?

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Sprawl

Front

What is the term for a large city that is usually the chief city of an area?

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Metropolis

Front

Which site is characterized by a land formation surrounded entirely by water?

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Island Site

Front

What is the term for the coast along a body of water deep enough to dock ships and provide refuge from oceanic waves?

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Harbor Site

Front

Which site is known for having water and vegetation in the middle of a desert?

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Oasis Site

Front

What is the term for the place where two or more rivers flow into one another?

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Confluence Site

Front

Which site provides a natural defensive advantage due to its elevated land formations? Options: Confluence Site, Island Site, Hilltop Site, Oasis Site

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Hilltop Site