Urban Geography Concepts and Definitions

The video covers Unit 6 of human geography, focusing on cities and urban land use. It explores the historical development of urban settlements, from pre-industrial times to modern cities, and discusses various urban models and theories. The video also examines factors influencing urbanization and city growth, such as megalopolises and mega cities. Contemporary urban issues, including sprawl, gentrification, and socio-cultural influences, are also addressed.

What was a significant factor in the development of modern cities?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Agricultural Revolution

• The Information Age

Which area is typically characterized by skyscrapers and business activity?

• Ghetto

• CBD (Central Business District)

• Central City

• Suburbs

What does the central place theory aim to explain?

• The development of transportation networks

• The distribution of natural resources

• The number, size, and location of human settlements

• The location of industrial zones

Which urban model is based on the studies of Chicago and features concentric circles?

• Urban Realms Model

• Sector Model

• Multiple Nuclei Model

• Concentric Zone Model

What is a characteristic of a primate city?

• It is always the capital city

• It is the largest city and represents national culture

• It has a balanced population distribution

• It is located in rural areas

What is a megalopolis?

• A rural area with high population density

• A city with a declining population

• A region of coalescing super cities

• A single large city

What is urban sprawl?

• The expansion of urban areas into rural land

• The concentration of businesses in the CBD

• The decline of suburban areas

• The development of high-rise buildings

What is the process of converting a low-income neighborhood to a middle or upper-class area called?

• Commercialization

• Urbanization

• Annexation

• Gentrification

What is redlining?

• A legal process of adding land to a city

• A method of urban planning

• A practice of guiding buyers based on race

• An illegal practice of denying loans based on race

What is the primary goal of new urbanism?

• To create walkable neighborhoods

• To promote urban sprawl

• To increase automobile dependency

• To expand industrial zones