Unit 3 -

3. – An extended urban area, typically consisting of several cities or towns merging together due to population growth.
9. – The fundamental systems and services, like transport and energy, that support the functioning of a city.
10. – The ability to maintain ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.
11. – The increasing movement of populations from rural to urban areas, contributing to the expansion of cities.
12. – The capacity of a city to recover quickly from environmental, social, or economic shocks.

1. – The degree of social unity and interconnectedness within urban populations.
2. – The ability of different systems, technologies, or sectors in a city to work together seamlessly.
4. – Present or found everywhere, especially in the context of technology (e.g., ubiquitous computing in smart cities).
5. – The distribution of power, people, and services away from a central urban core, potentially allowing for more efficient governance.
6. – A city with a population exceeding 10 million people, often used in discussions about urban growth in the future.
7. – A large and densely populated urban area that often serves as the central hub of a region.
8. – Extensive connectivity between people, systems, and devices, often facilitated by advanced telecommunications and IoT.