Peripheral Model Flashcards
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What does the Peripheral Model describe?

  • An inner city surrounded by suburban areas (correct)
  • A city with only rural areas
  • A city built only on highways
  • A model with no urban planning
  • What is meant by 'Galactic' in urban models?

    A mini edge city connected to another city by beltways or highways.

    Define 'Outlying'.

    Far from the center, remote, distant.

    What are 'Outskirts'?

    <p>The parts far from the center of a town.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Suburban' refer to?

    <p>The process of population movement from urban areas to rural-urban fringe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Beltway'?

    <p>A circumferential highway around or within many cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to be 'Co-authored'?

    <p>To be a joint author of a book, paper, or report.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Sprawl'.

    <p>Development of new housing sites at low density not contiguous to existing areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Peripheral Model

    • Represents urban organization in North America: inner city encircled by suburbs.
    • Features extensive residential and business areas linked by a beltway or ring road.

    Galactic

    • Describes a mini edge city adjacent to a major urban area.
    • Connectivity achieved through beltways or highways.

    Outlying

    • Refers to areas that are remote or distant from a central location.
    • Indicates regions far from urban centers.

    Outskirts

    • Represents the outer parts of a town or city.
    • Commonly describes less developed areas compared to the urban core.

    Suburban

    • Involves the shift of populations from urban centers to the rural-urban fringe.
    • Emphasizes the growth of suburban areas as a response to urban congestion.

    Beltway

    • A circumferential highway encircling or passing through a city.
    • Facilitates traffic flow and connects different urban areas.

    Co-authored

    • Describes a collaborative writing process where multiple authors contribute to a work.
    • Common in academic and research contexts, such as books and reports.

    Sprawl

    • Characterizes low-density housing development in non-contiguous areas.
    • Illustrates the expansion of urban areas into surrounding landscapes.

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    Test your knowledge on the Peripheral Model of urban areas in North America with these flashcards. Each card features a key term accompanied by its definition, helping you understand the relationships between inner cities and suburban developments. Perfect for geography students or urban studies enthusiasts.

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