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Urban structure and patterns

The structure of a city is the way its land uses and buildings are arranged. A land use is an activity on a piece of land, such as a park or a shop. A land-use zone is an area of the city where one…

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This section covers Urban structure and patterns as part of Rural and urban settlements in Grade 12 Geography. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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