Peripheral Model Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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'?

The parts far from the center of a town. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Suburban' refer to?

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

What is a 'Beltway'?

A circumferential highway around or within many cities. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Define 'Sprawl'.

Development of new housing sites at low density not contiguous to existing areas. 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.

Description

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.