Geography UCMD (Urbanization)

Biome in the levels of ecology is defined as: a broad, regional type of ecosystem characterized by distinctive characteristics (eg Boreal forest, desert, rainforest, tundra).

the biosphere includes: hydrosphere, hemisphere, lithosphere and atmosphere

. Ecosystems include

Our bodies [blank_start]deteriorate[blank_end] over time, because we are not designed for extend operation and we push them to function long past their [blank_start]warranty[blank_end].

Select all that apply Counter-Urbanization involves:

Select 4 out of 5 revolutions in human development

[blank_start]Home-comer[blank_end]s are young families returning to provide [blank_start]rural upbringing[blank_end] to children, newcomers retain ties to [blank_start]urban core,[blank_end] younger, well educated, well off, mangers/professionals

A city can be defined as centres of culture, trade, government and ideas.

Site of a [blank_start]settlement[blank_end] is where a settlement has been built. Either [blank_start]transportation routes[blank_end] or [blank_start]strategic defence[blank_end] locations usually define a city's site.

Situation with a settlement is where it is compared with the [blank_start]surrounding area[blank_end]. Situation can also be described as whereabouts of a [blank_start]settlement is[blank_end].

Buildings are grouped together is what type of settlement

Settlement has developed along a line is what type of settlement?

Urban Function can be based manufacturing, transportation,resource, service centre.

An urban area's function also determines its "economic base".

At the city and CMA level of he urban hierarchy, the economic "base" is determined by "basic" and "non basic" activities.

A city is usually distinguished by its "non-basic" activities

"Basic" activities don't bring in very much revenue.

[blank_start]"Non-basic"[blank_end] activities are designed to serve the people who live in the community and are called [blank_start]"Town Forming[blank_end]-servicing activities."

Non-Basic activities [blank_start]circulate[blank_end] money within the town but do not [blank_start]generate[blank_end] any additional wealth for the community

How many millions of people move into cities each year in developing countries?

Over the next 15 to 20 years, many cities in which contents will double in size?

Some of the most urbanised countries include:

City is all about planning the [blank_start]future[blank_end], it aims to, [blank_start]harmonize[blank_end] the economic growth and environmental issues to prevent urban sprawl.

A problem of urban sprawl is:

Loss of farmland, loss of wildlife habitat, pollutions, increase in tax burden, increase in energy consumption are the five major problems of urban sprawl.