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A Metropolis and Its Links
Age 16 · Geography
A metropolis draws people and key activities into its centre while spreading housing outward. Fast transport links connect the centre, the airport, nearby cities, and the surrounding countryside.
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In the picture
- Central office towers: the concentration of jobs and services in the core
- Ring road and radial motorways: routes that link the centre with surrounding areas
- High-speed train on a viaduct: fast rail connection between cities
- Airport with planes: a hub for long-distance travel and exchange
- Detached houses at the farmland edge: outward spread of housing beyond the city
Examples
- A daily train commute from a suburb to an office in the centre
- A flight from a major airport that connects one city to another
Key takeaways
- Large cities concentrate population and decision-making activities in their centres.
- Transport hubs and fast links connect big cities to each other and to their surrounding areas.
Quiz: A Metropolis and Its Links (Age 16)
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According to the card, what do large cities concentrate in their centres?
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What is the role of transport hubs and fast links in a metropolis?
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What does the outward spread of housing beyond the city represent?
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