GGR124H1 Lecture : Collection of points covered in lecture
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N urban areas can be defined based on their population. N urban areas can also be described based on their economic activity (high agricultural sector, the more rural the area) N population size is not the only acceptable method to measure an urban space. N administrative definition: defining the urban area in terms of legal criteria such as jurisdictional control. N however, the physical and social extent of the city can be beyond administrative definitions. N a functional definition uses urban influence to determine the links and connections between the various elements of the urban areas. N functional definition bring forth the use of census data (in this context toronto extends all the way to mississauga) N ky9@l zllce reaches out to halton, york, and durham forming the gta. N urban geography focuses on the analysis of the distribution of towns and cities. N urban geography takes into account the similarities and differences between and within cities or towns.
