Discuss the Extent That Available Means of Transportation Determined the Spatial

question 9

Essay

Discuss the extent that available means of transportation determined the spatial structure and development of cities (urban areas) over historical time. Include in your discussion:
a. The 1700 - 1850 time period when transportation was limited to walking, horse-drawn carriages, and ships.
b. The 1870 - 1910 time period when transportation included railroads and electric street trolleys
c. The 20th century with the advent of the automobile.

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Definitions:

Acetonide

An acetonide is a ketal formed from the diol (a molecule with two hydroxyl groups) and acetone, often used as a protective group in organic synthesis.

1,2,4,5-tetrahydroxybenzene

A benzene ring substituted with four hydroxyl groups at the 1, 2, 4, and 5 positions, known for participating in complex chemical reactions.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment or model that is expected to change in response to changes in independent variables.

Relative Change

Relative Change represents the ratio of the change in a quantity to the original amount, often expressed as a percentage to indicate how much something has increased or decreased relative to its initial value.