Land Use in Buenos Aires Flashcards
1
Q
Land use pattern like in Buenos Aires?
A
There is a central area
Suburbs
Periphery
CBD
2
Q
What are the northern suburbs like?
A
They are low density
3
Q
What are some suburbs like?
A
Urban sprawl of low quality, high density housing mixed with industry in some suburbs
4
Q
What are two physical factors to consider?
A
It is a port city due to the Atlantic Ocean
Flat site
5
Q
What is a social factor?
A
Immigration
6
Q
Population in 1850
A
90,000
7
Q
Population in 1910
A
1.3 million
8
Q
When did Argentine gain independence from Spain?
A
In 1816
9
Q
What political factor caused growth?
A
Independence from Spain
