Capter 9 Geoterms Flashcards
1
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Rural decline
A
Worsening economic conditions in the countryside, including rising unemployment and growing poverty. Rural decline drives migration to cities.
2
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Spatial inequality
A
The unequal distribution of wealth or resources in a geographic area, so that some places are richer than others.
3
Q
Standard of living
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The overall level of comfort and well being of a group or a country. People in developed countries generally have a higher standard of living than people in developing countries.
4
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Urbanization
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The movement of people from rural to urban areas, resulting in the growth of urban areas.
