Urban Geography Concepts and Definitions

The video explores urbanization, explaining how cities grow and influence global dynamics. It covers theories like the rank size rule, primate cities, and the gravity model to explain city size and influence. Theories such as central place theory and bid rent theory are discussed to understand city structure. Various city models and zones, including disamenity zones, are explored. The video also addresses suburbs, urban sprawl, and challenges like segregation. Finally, it highlights sustainable urban development practices to create livable cities.

What percentage of the world's population lives in cities?

• 70%

• 56%

• 30%

• 85%

What is a world city?

• A city with a population over 10 million

• A city with significant global influence

• A city that is the capital of a country

• A city with the largest land area

According to the rank-size rule, how is the size of the nth largest city determined?

• It is half the size of the largest city

• It is twice the size of the smallest city

• It is 1/nth the size of the largest city

• It is equal to the average size of all cities

What is a primate city?

• A city that is the oldest in a country

• A city with the most advanced technology

• A city that is more than double the size of the second largest city

• A city located at the center of a country

What does the gravity model explain about cities?

• Why cities are built on flat land

• Why cities are located near water bodies

• Why cities have different climates

• Why larger cities have more influence on surrounding areas

What does the central place theory seek to explain?

• The climate patterns in urban areas

• The historical development of cities

• The number, size, and range of market services in an area

• The distribution of natural resources

What is a disamenity zone?

• An area lacking basic infrastructure and services

• An area with the highest population density

• An area with high property values

• An area with the most luxurious amenities

What is one major draw to suburbs?

• Higher air pollution

• Lower housing density

• Proximity to the CBD

• Higher crime rates

What is gentrification?

• The creation of new transportation systems

• The renovation of deteriorated urban neighborhoods

• The expansion of rural areas

• The process of building new cities

What is the goal of new urbanism?

• To build more highways

• To create more livable and sustainable cities

• To promote single-use zoning

• To increase urban sprawl