Definitions of Cities and Towns

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What is the minimum population size required to classify an area as a city?

  • There is no standard minimum population size for classifying an area as a city (correct)
  • At least 10,000 people
  • At least 1500 people per square kilometer
  • At least 50,000 people

Which factor distinguishes a city from a town in terms of contiguity?

  • Low population density
  • Moderate population density with some gaps
  • Scattered population with pockets of high density
  • Relatively high density without any gaps (correct)

What type of work primarily characterizes economic activity in a city?

  • Service-based work
  • Agricultural work
  • Artisanal work
  • Primarily non-agricultural work (correct)

What does 'functional integration' in the context of cities refer to?

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What defines the area over which a local government practices its authority in cities?

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Flashcards

Minimum population for a city?

There is no universally agreed-upon minimum population threshold to classify an area as a city.

City vs. Town (Contiguity)

Cities are characterized by relatively high population density without gaps.

Economic Activity in Cities

Economic activity in a city is primarily characterized by non-agricultural work.

Functional Integration (Cities)

Functional integration refers to intertwined production and commuter shed areas.

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Local Government Authority

The area over which a local government practices its authority is defined by specific boundaries.

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