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What are global cities?
What products and services might you find in global cities?
Headquarters of large corporations, legal services, financial institutions, and advertising agencies.
Washington DC is considered a global city.
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What are the two areas of specialization for LDC's in business services?
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What is the difference between basic and nonbasic industries?
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What kind of services might a city specialize in?
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What attracts talented individuals to certain cities?
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Clusters of rural settlements are typically isolated from each other.
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What is a circular rural settlement?
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What was the enclosure movement?
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What percentage of Earth's population lived in urban settlements in 1800?
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In which region did settlements originate?
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What areas did early urban settlements diffuse to?
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What characterizes a city-state?
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The population of urban settlements exceeded that of rural settlements for the first time in 2008.
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What are the three characteristics of a city according to Louis Wirth?
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Study Notes
Global Cities
- Global cities, also known as world cities, are crucial hubs for global business services, concentrating in sectors like law, banking, insurance, and advertising.
- They serve as epicenters for the flow of information and capital, shaping economic activities on a global scale.
- Wealth concentration leads to the prevalence of luxury products and high-end services, including corporate headquarters and major banks.
Washington DC as a Global City
- Washington DC qualifies as a global city, hosting numerous corporate and government headquarters.
- Global cities are ranked as alpha, beta, or gamma, based on a combination of economic, political, cultural, and infrastructural factors.
LDC's Role in Business Services
- Developing countries specialize in offshore financial services and back-office operations.
- Offshore financial services offer low or non-existent taxes and bank secrecy, attracting businesses that aim to minimize disclosure risks.
- Back-office functions, essential for insurance, payroll, and clerical tasks, are primarily established in LDCs due to low wages and English proficiency.
Basic vs Nonbasic Industries
- Basic industries export outside the local community, forming the backbone of a settlement's economy.
- Nonbasic industries serve local customers, enhancing life quality for residents.
- Growth in basic industries attracts workers, leading to a demand for consumer services and family amenities.
Service Specialization in Cities
- U.S. settlements classify based on basic activities, influencing spatial distributions of services, such as military support, medical, entertainment, and consulting services.
Cultural Diversity and Talent Attraction
- Cities with robust economic opportunities attract a higher proportion of talented individuals, enhancing their cultural and professional diversity.
Rural Settlements: Dispersed vs. Clustered
- Clustered rural settlements feature families living close together, surrounded by agricultural fields.
- Dispersed rural settlements are characterized by isolated farms typical of North America.
Types of Clustered Rural Settlements
- Circular rural settlements consist of a central open space surrounded by structures.
- Linear rural settlements feature buildings along roads or rivers, allowing efficient communication.
Enclosure Movement
- Occurred in Great Britain (1750-1850), consolidating individually owned lands into larger farms, impacting rural landscapes and agricultural practices.
Origin of Services
- Early consumer services emerged in permanent settlements that provided burial sites, leading to the establishment of religious practices and public services.
- Settlements began as centers for food production and gradually evolved into trading hubs.
Urban Population Growth
- Urbanization refers to the increase in urban population, rising from 3% in 1800 to 50% today.
- In 2008, urban populations surpassed rural for the first time in history; developed nations average 75% urban, while developing countries hover around 40%.
City-States
- City-states are self-governing communities including urban settlements and surrounding countryside, historically acting as trading hubs with local governance and military protection.
Population Migration Trends
- Over two centuries, rural migration to urban areas increased due to industrialization, diminishing agricultural jobs, and expanding employment opportunities in city-based factories and services.
- Currently, 8 of the 10 most populous cities are located in developing countries, highlighting ongoing urbanization trends.
Louis Wirth's Characteristics of Cities
- Cities are defined by three key characteristics: large size, high population density, and social heterogeneity.
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Explore key terms from Chapter 12, specifically Knowledge Ingredients 3 and 4, of AP Human Geography. This quiz focuses on the concept of global cities and their significant role in business services, including their influence on information and capital flow.
