Geoterms 5: Quiz

Question or Hint Answer or Word

A major population center made up of a large city and the smaller suburbs and towns that surround it. METROPOLITAN AREA
The small towns, farms, and open spaces that lie just beyond the city's suburbs. RURAL FRINGE
A developed area at the edge of a city that is mainly homes, but may also contain stores and businesses. SUBURB
The older part of a big city. Often this area serves as the downtown or central business district of a city. URBAN CORE
The ring of small towns and suburbs that surround a big city. URBAN FRINGE
The rapid, often poorly planned spread of development from an urban area outward into rural areas. URBAN SPRAWL