Compare rural and urban settlements.
Rural: small, low-density, agricultural. Urban: large, high-density, diverse economies.
Compare 'site' and 'situation'.
Site is physical characteristics; situation is relative location.
What is Central Place Theory?
Explains settlement size/spacing based on range/threshold.
Explain the hierarchy in Central Place Theory.
Settlements organized from small villages to large cities.
Why are hexagons used in Central Place Theory?
Minimize overlap/gaps, ensuring efficient service delivery.
What is Louis Wirth's definition of urban vs. rural?
Based on the density of human-created structures.
What is the key idea behind Central Place Theory?
Larger settlements provide more goods/services to a larger area.
What factors contributed to the rise of early urban hearths?
Fertile soil, water access, and mild climate.
What is the difference between site and situation?
Site is physical characteristics; situation is relative location.
What are the assumptions of Central Place Theory?
Flat landscape, equal farm productivity, even population.
What are some key innovations from early urban areas?
Writing, bronze/iron tools, complex irrigation systems.
How does population density differ between rural and urban settlements?
Rural settlements have low density; urban settlements have high density.
What is 'range' in Central Place Theory?
How far people travel for a good or service.
What is 'threshold' in Central Place Theory?
Minimum people needed to support a business.
Define 'central place' in geography.
A settlement providing goods/services to a surrounding area.
What are 'rural settlements'?
Small, low-density, often agricultural settlements.
What are 'urban settlements'?
Large, high-density settlements with diverse economies.
Define 'site' in geography.
The physical characteristics of a place.
Define 'situation' in geography.
A place's location relative to other places.
What is meant by 'socially homogeneous'?
A population with similar characteristics and backgrounds.
What is meant by 'socially heterogeneous'?
A population with diverse characteristics and backgrounds.
Define 'urban hearth'.
A region where cities first developed.
