1. URBAN GEOGRAPHY
CHAPTER 4 SECTION 4

2. URBAN GEOGRAPHY IS THE STUDY OF HOW PEOPLE USE SPACE IN CITIES.

3. URBANIZATION IS THE DRAMATIC RISE
IN THE NUMBER OF CITIES.

4. WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF AN URBAN AREA?
The Core, or Central Business District
The Suburbs, touching the border of the city
The Exurbs, or smaller towns linked to the city
ALL THESE PARTS MAKE UP A METROPOLITAN AREA

5. HOW LAND IS USED IN A CITY
RESIDENTIAL
INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL
the commercial center of a city is called the CBD, or central business district
Which type of land use is the most expensive?

6. URBAN AREA MODELS
WHERE IS THE LOW INCOME HOUSING IN EACH OF THESE MODELS?
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
IN THE NUCLEI MODEL?

7. FUNCTIONS OF CITIES In your notes, list as many reasons that people choose to live in urban areas.
jobs
education
shopping
entertainment
financial
culture
transportation
manufacturing
religion
recreation
social