Megalopolis
Definition
A megalopolis is a chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas, which are interconnected with each other. This term is used to describe a region that consists of several large cities and their surrounding areas in close proximity.
Related terms
Metropolitan Area: An area consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing.
Urban Sprawl: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas.
Conurbation: An extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of one or more cities.
"Megalopolis" appears in:
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Intro to Sociology
Study guides (1)
AP Human Geography - 6.3 Cities and Globalization
Practice Questions (1)
Which city is an example of a megalopolis in the United States?
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