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Based on the map, how would you describe the city distribution in the USA?
The United States exhibits a decentralized city distribution with many large cities spread across the country.
Based on the map, how would you describe the city distribution in Canada?
The city distribution in Canada is concentrated near the US border.
What is Central Place Theory?
A theory that explains the distribution of different-sized settlements based on threshold and range.
Explain the Rank-Size Rule.
The nth largest city in a system has 1/n the population of the largest city, indicating a balanced urban hierarchy.
Explain the concept of Primate Cities.
A primate city dominates a country's economic, political, and cultural functions, often disproportionately larger than other cities.
What is the significance of threshold and range in Central Place Theory?
Threshold and range determine the location and size of services; higher-order services need a larger threshold and have a larger range.
How does development influence city structure?
More developed regions tend to have more complex and decentralized city structures.
What factors drive urbanization?
Economic opportunities and access to services in urban areas drive urbanization.
What factors drive suburbanization?
Desire for more space, lower cost of living, and perceived better quality of life drive suburbanization.
What are the challenges associated with megacities?
Overpopulation, traffic, pollution, and resource strain are key challenges.
What role do global cities play in the world economy?
Global cities have significant political, economic, and cultural influence beyond their boundaries, driving global economic activities.
What are edge cities?
Concentrations of business, shopping, and entertainment outside a traditional downtown or central business district.
What are the causes and effects of rapid urbanization in developing countries?
Causes: Economic opportunities, access to services. Effects: Overpopulation, strain on resources, pollution.
What are the causes and effects of suburbanization in the US post-WWII?
Causes: Desire for space, lower costs, better quality of life, car-dependent infrastructure. Effects: Urban sprawl, increased commuting, segregation.
What are the causes and effects of the growth of megacities in less developed regions?
Causes: Rural-urban migration, economic opportunities. Effects: Overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, environmental problems.
What are the causes and effects of globalization on cities?
Causes: Increased trade, migration, and interconnectedness. Effects: Growth of global cities, economic disparities, cultural exchange.
What are the causes and effects of historical segregation in cities?
Causes: Discriminatory housing policies, redlining. Effects: Clustered minority populations, economic disparities, social inequality.
What are the causes and effects of a city having a primate city?
Causes: Historical factors, economic centralization. Effects: Uneven development, concentration of power, potential for instability.
What are the causes and effects of urban sprawl?
Causes: Suburbanization, car dependency, low-density housing. Effects: Increased commuting, environmental degradation, loss of farmland.
What are the causes and effects of gentrification?
Causes: Increased demand for urban living, investment in urban areas. Effects: Displacement of low-income residents, increased property values, cultural changes.