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What are the general steps of urbanization?
Rural population migrates to urban areas, urban areas grow in size and density, infrastructure develops, and social and economic changes occur.
What is the definition of Urban Area?
A central city + surrounding suburbs, with at least 50,000 people.
What is the definition of Urban Cluster?
A smaller urban area with 2,500-50,000 people.
What is the definition of Urbanization?
The shift of populations from rural to urban areas and how people adapt to these changes.
What is the definition of a Megacity?
Urban areas with over 10 million people.
What is the definition of a Metacity (Global City)?
Major players in the global economy, connected through economic, cultural, and political links.
What is the definition of Suburbanization?
Population growth and development in areas surrounding urban centers.
What is the definition of Urban Sprawl?
Low-density, car-dependent development over a wide area.
What is the definition of Metropolitan Area?
Large city + surrounding suburbs, population > 50,000.
What is the definition of Micropolitan Area?
Smaller city + surrounding towns, population 10,000-50,000.
What is the definition of Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)?
Region centered on an urban center, including adjacent commuter counties.
What is the definition of Primary Statistical Area (PSA)?
CBSA not centered in a metro or micro area, population at least 10,000.
Compare Megacities and Metacities.
Megacities are defined by population size (over 10 million), while metacities are defined by their global influence and economic power. Some cities can be both.
Compare Suburbanization and Urban Sprawl.
Suburbanization is the process of population growth in areas surrounding urban centers, while urban sprawl is the pattern of low-density, car-dependent development that often results from suburbanization.
Compare Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas.
Metropolitan areas have a population of 50,000 or more, while micropolitan areas have a population between 10,000 and 50,000. Metropolitan areas are larger and more economically diverse.