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Category Archives: Urban Studies
Problems of Cities
World is urbanising fast, and this unprecedented pace is causing problems. Some of the problems of urbanisation are Urban Sprawl Overcrowding Housing Unemployment Slums and Squatter Settlements Transport Water Issues Sewerage Problems Trash Disposal Urban Crimes Urban Pollution Poverty Climate … Continue reading
Posted in Class Notes, earth, urban morphology, Urban Studies
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Von Thunen Model of Land Use Around a Central Town
Johann Heinrich von Thünen´s (1783-1850) model of agricultural land from the first half of the 19th century is considered the first ever location model. Von Thünen observed the distribution of various agricultural activities in space and, using the general assumptions … Continue reading
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Indus Valley Civilization: Extent and Archaeological Finds
The Indus Valley Civilization covered parts of Sind, Baluchistan, Afganistan, West Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Maharashtra. Over 1000 Indus Valley Civilization sites have been discovered. Harappa Cemetery H & R37. Coffin burial. Granary outside the … Continue reading
Functional Classification of Cities
The structure and functions of any region varies in terms of function, history of development as well as age of the town. Some towns and cities specialize in some functions and they are known for some products or services. However, … Continue reading
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