Structure of an Urban Area (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Urban profile definition
Urban profile definition
Side/cross-sectional view of a city
Building height from centre to outskirts
Building height from centre to outskirts
Decreases as you move away from centre
Land value pattern from centre outwards
Land value pattern from centre outwards
Decreases with distance from city centre
Reason for tall buildings in city centre
Reason for tall buildings in city centre
To make best use of expensive land
CBD land cost compared to rest of city
CBD land cost compared to rest of city
Most expensive land in the urban area
Suburban office park function
Suburban office park function
Business district outside the main centre
High-income residential area location
High-income residential area location
Often on higher ground with good views
Industrial zones location
Industrial zones location
Away from residential areas, often on city outskirts
Urban-rural fringe land use type
Urban-rural fringe land use type
Mixed rural and urban activities
Urban-rural fringe land cost vs centre
Urban-rural fringe land cost vs centre
Less expensive than in the city centre