Geography : Urban Development
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Example Question #1 : Human Geography
What is the definition of an "edge city"?
A large urban area on the border of a large city
A large urban area on the edge of a body of water
A city that has been totally abandoned
A city on the edge of permanent decline
A large urban area on the border of a large city
Edge cities are secondary commercial centers of urban areas. Examples of edge cities include Mississauga (for Toronto) and Aurora (for Chicago). Cities that have been abandoned are colloquially known as "ghost towns." The other types of cities do not have specific names, and are not considered edge cities.
Example Question #2 : Human Geography
The main type of housing found in a defined suburb is _______________.
tenements
single-family houses
multi-family houses
condominiums and apartments
single-family houses
The defining feature of suburbs, and the appeal for many people who move to them, is that they are dominated by single-family houses. This means suburbs, outer districts of urban areas, have lower population density and higher overall per capita wealth. These factors also lead to better government services and higher quality of local education. Detached single-family housing is a massive draw for population groups with the income to sustain them.
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