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Assignment: Urban Geography

Part I: Unit 1 Discussion Questions

A. Sunbelt

Based on what you have learned from the textbook chapters, discuss why the cities of the Sunbelt are gaining population, while the cities of the manufacturing belt are losing population.

B. Arizona Sun Corridor

Based on the additional reading, Megapolitan Arizona's Sun Corridor.

Answer the following question:

a. Define the concept of megapolitan in the context of the Sun Corridor (150 to 200 words).

b. Why has the Sun Corridor grown so much more than the rest of Arizona, and what are the challenges that come with such a fast population growth? (200-250 words) Note: Focus on pages 14-27.

C. Measuring Cities

Based on the reading from the textbook, explain and compare at least three different methods with which cities and metropolitan areas are measured in the US and around

Part II: Homework Assignment 1

Chapter 1 The Spatial Display of Urban Environment
Chapter 2 Defining the Metropolis

Answer the following questions (each needs to be a minimum of 200 words - basically one paragraph)

A. Define and explain the concept of urban geography and its importance as a discipline.

B. How is spatial analysis with GIS used within the study of urban geography? What are the advantages and disadvantages of GIS in urban geography?

C. Define and distinguish the different geographical approaches to studying the city (e.g., physical, cultural, political, and economic).

D. Define and explain the key concepts and definitions in the study of the city, including city, urbanized area, and metropolitan area.

E. What are the various methods for defining the boundaries of a city and how do they differ by country?

F. What are the effects that boundaries have on migration patterns?