Chapter 17 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Urbanization
A
the process by which cities, suburbs, and metropolitian. areas develop and grow over time
2
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Urban Sprawl
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uncontrolled expansion of cities into surrounding rural or undeveloped land. It typically involves low density, car dependent development
- spread out neighborhoods
- shopping centers, schools, and offices far from each other
heavy reliance on cars - loss of green space or farmland
3
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Social Problems Related to Urban Sprawl
A
- traffic congestion and long commutes
- air pollution and environmental degradation
- economic inequality
- public health issues
- strain on infrastructure and services
- loss of community
- noise pollution
- inner city problems
4
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Cleveland
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1960: 876,050
2010: 396,815
a 54.7% change
valuable port city in 20th century “best location in the nation”
became a “mistake on the lake” in a few decades
