Urbanization and City Models

The video discusses urban growth, focusing on the fastest growing cities, primarily in semi-periphery and periphery countries. It explores rural to urban migration, its historical context, and its impact on urbanization. The video explains squatter settlements, their causes, and their prevalence in less developed countries. It highlights the role of transportation in urban expansion and suburbanization, introducing concepts like edge cities. The video concludes with a reminder of the upcoming test.

Which of the following countries is NOT listed as one of the ten fastest growing cities?

• Tanzania

• Brazil

• Bangladesh

• India

What historical event significantly contributed to rural to urban migration?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Cold War

• The Space Race

• The Renaissance

What is a primary reason people move from rural to urban areas?

• More economic opportunities

• More space

• Better weather

• Less pollution

What is a squatter settlement?

• A type of public housing in core countries

• An illegal residential area in less developed countries

• A government-subsidized housing project

• A legal housing area in urban centers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for urbanization?

• Improved agricultural methods

• Better transportation

• Increased rural job opportunities

• Government policies favoring cities

What mode of transportation is NOT mentioned as contributing to urban expansion?

• Bicycles

• Subways

• Cars

• Trains

What is the primary mode of transportation in the US?

• Personal motor cars

• Public buses

• Bicycles

• Trains

What is an edge city?

• A large node of office and retail activities on the edge of an urban area

• A city located on the edge of a country

• A city that is entirely residential

• A city with no public transportation

What is the peripheral model also known as?

• The Suburban Model

• The Urban Core Model

• The Galactic City Model

• The Edge City Model

What is a characteristic of the peripheral model?

• A city with only residential zones

• A city with no transportation routes

• An inner city surrounded by large suburban residential and business areas

• An inner city surrounded by rural areas