settlements + urbanization Flashcards
(8 cards)
settlement
A place where people live, ranging from small villages to large cities.
site
The exact location of a settlement (e.g., on a riverbank or hill).
situation
The location of a settlement relative to its surroundings (e.g., near roads, markets, or other towns).
urbanization
the process by which the proportion of a population living in or around towns and cities INCREASES (through migration and natural increase)
Shanty town (squatter settlement)
unplanned, illegal shelters constructed from cheap waste or materials
cbd
The main commercial and business center of a city.
urban sprawl
outward spread of built-up areas caused by their expansion