Urbanization and City Development Concepts

The video explores urban geography, highlighting the historical shift from agricultural to urban living, driven by the industrial revolution. It discusses urban sprawl, city connectivity, and the diverse functions of cities. The video introduces urban structure models and examines urbanization patterns, including migration trends influenced by COVID-19. It explains the central place theory and the concept of world cities, using Istanbul as an example. Finally, it addresses challenges of urban growth, such as gentrification, and introduces smart growth and new urbanism as potential solutions.

What major historical event led to a significant increase in urban populations?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Digital Age

• The Enlightenment

What term describes the expansion of urban areas into surrounding regions?

• Urban contraction

• Urban shrinkage

• Urban densification

• Urban sprawl

Which of the following is NOT a function typically served by cities?

• Service

• Agriculture

• Retail

• Manufacturing

What is the term for the number of direct routes linking different places in a city?

• Connectivity

• Accessibility

• Mobility

• Proximity

Which urban structure model suggests cities develop in loops around a central business district?

• Sector model

• Concentric zone model

• Multiple nuclei model

• Grid model

What theory attempts to explain the distribution and size of cities?

• Central place theory

• Urban sprawl theory

• Sector theory

• Concentric zone theory

What is a key feature of a world city?

• Limited cultural diversity

• Small population

• Major international airport

• Lack of global influence

Which city is used as an example of a world city due to its strategic location?

• New York

• Tokyo

• Istanbul

• London

What urban problem involves converting low-income neighborhoods to middle-class areas?

• Urban sprawl

• Gentrification

• Suburbanization

• Deindustrialization

What concept involves planning communities to be more livable and environmentally sustainable?

• Smart growth

• Urban shrinkage

• Rural development

• Urban decay