Cities in the past
When a city is founded, fertile land, a high vantage point, mineral deposits etc. are called...
location factors
What is the process called of people moving from the city centre into the suburbs?
suburbanization
Give two examples on how taking the tram or bus can become more attractive.
more bus lines, more bus/tram stops, direct connections and express lines, better service quality, more frequent departure times
What does CBD in U.S. American cities stand for?
Central Business District
Which country has the largest population in the world?
India
Name three characteristics of medieval cities.
city wall, city gate, church, town hall, narrow streets
What is the model called which shows how people go to work in the morning (city centre) and then go home in the afternoon (outside the city centre)?
commuting model
Give two examples on how traffic can become more attractive for cyclists and pedestrians.
build and expand bike lanes, create more bicycle parking spaces, improve traffic signs
In a rectangular street pattern, what are the areas enclosed by streets at right angles called?
blocks
What diagrams give information about the population of a country?
age-and-gender diagrams
Name three characteristics of industrial cities.
train station, rails, villa neighbourhoods, Berlin tenements, industrial areas
Name three characteristics of modern cities.
pedestrian zone, parking lots, universities, industrial areas in the outskirts
Which concept was used in traffic planning after World War 2?
car-friendly city
Pune (India) is located near which big city?
Mumbai
Which rate gives the average number of children per woman?
fertility rate
Which years are considered to be medieval times?
500-1500
When high-income groups move into the inner city after old houses were renovated and they replace low-income groups, this process is known as...
gentrification
Why did many cities change their traffic concept in recent years?
to make traffic more sustainable/eco-friendly
Where do medium and high income groups in U.S. American cities live?
in the suburbs
Which Index can be used to access the level of development of a country?
HDI (Human Development Index)
In which stage of urban development were houses built outside the city wall?
stage 3
Name three functions the surrounding area has.
residential area, recreation, disposal, supply, free time activities
Give two examples on how emissions can be reduced in traffic planning.
reduce parking lots for cars, reduce speed limits
What does BRT stand for?
Bus Rapid Transit
What does NIC stand for?
Newly Industrialized Country