Site and Situation
What is the definition of site
The specific physical characteristics of a place, such as its landforms, climate, soil, and water sources.
Physical Boundaries (definition)
What is a natural boundary that naturally occurring divide between two areas?
crude birth rate
The total number of live births in a year for every 1,000 people alive in the society.
What term refers to the movement of people from urban areas to rural areas?
Counterurbanization
Explain the concept of gentrification.
When wealthier individuals or groups move into a low-income neighborhood, often resulting in the displacement of existing residents and changes in the neighborhood'.
What is the definition of situation
The location of a place relative to its surroundings and its connection to other places
Political Boundaries (definition)
What are lines that divide nations, cities, towns states, and countries, etc.?
total fertility rate
The average number of children born to a woman during her childbearing years.
What term describes the outward expansion of urban areas into undeveloped areas at the edge of a city?
Urban sprawl
What is land use?
How humans utilize and manage the Earth's surface for various purposes
The city of Venice, Italy, was built on a group of islands in a lagoon, Is this an example of site or situation?
situation
Cultural Boundaries (definition)
What are boundary lines that run along differences in ethnicity?
demographic transition model
A sequence of demographic changes in which a country moves from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates through time.
What term describes the economic specialization of cities within a larger geographic area?
Urban hierarchy
What factors influence population density?
Physical geography, economic opportunities, cultural preferences, and government policies
The Great Wall of China, Is this an example of site or situation
Site
Language, religion, traditions, are examples of what boundary?
What is Cultural Boundaries?
primate city
The largest city in a country, if it has more than twice as many people as the second-ranking city.
What are some reasons for urbanism?
Economic opportunities, Social interaction, Infrastructure, Governance and services, and cities developing
What is the importance of green space in urban areas?
They provide benefits in urban areas, including improved air quality, biodiversity conservation, and recreational opportunities
Is Mount Everest an example of site or situation
Site
Bodies of water, mountains, deserts, are examples of what boundary?
What are Physical Boundaries?
walkability
A measure of how friendly an area is to walking... factors influencing walkability include the presence or absence of quality of footpaths, sidewalks, or other pedestrian rights-of-way, traffic and road conditions, land use patterns, building accessibility, and safety, among others.
Which type of urban land use is characterized by heavy industry, warehouses, and transportation infrastructure?
Industrial land use
Explain the concept of smart growth
an urban planning approach that promotes sustainable development, compact design, mixed land use, and many more benefits.