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settlements + urbanization Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
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settlement

A

A place where people live, ranging from small villages to large cities.

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site

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The exact location of a settlement (e.g., on a riverbank or hill).

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situation

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The location of a settlement relative to its surroundings (e.g., near roads, markets, or other towns).

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4
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urbanization

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the process by which the proportion of a population living in or around towns and cities INCREASES (through migration and natural increase)

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Shanty town (squatter settlement)

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unplanned, illegal shelters constructed from cheap waste or materials

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cbd

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The main commercial and business center of a city.

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7
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urban sprawl

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outward spread of built-up areas caused by their expansion

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