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Unit 6 AP Human Geography
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1
Which of the following was not crucial to the emergence of the first cities?
a stratified social system (social hieracrcy)
an agricultural surplus and system of storing food
labor specialization
a seperation of religion and government
2
Most Latin American cities are centered around:
a heavy industrial zone.
a central plaza.
squatter settlements.
a series of skyscrapers.
3
Which city model depicts a spine of development extending outward from the urban core, including restaurants, parks, etc
Southeast Asian City
African City
Latin American City
4
In original CBDs, the land value is:
equal to land in the transportation corridors.
lower than land in the heavy industrial zones.
lower than in the upper class residential areas.
higher than any other area of the city.
5
Blockbusting in the 1950's contributed to
urban renewal
white flight
stabalization
gentrification
6
Which city model has three CBDs: a tradition CBD, a colonial CBD, and an informal economic zone?
Latin American Model
Southeast Asian City Model
African City Model
7
Which of the following models best represents an old colonial port zone and its surrounding commercial districts?
North American City Model
African City Model
Latin American City Model
Southeast Asian City Model
8
Mixed-use development, pedestrian-friendly design, & the incorporation of front porches are design elements of:
Leapfrog Development
Zero Growth
New Urbanism
Transit Oriented Development
9
Water run-off is likely to be greatest in which of the following settings?
forests
beachfronts
cities
alpine terraces
10
This theory explains the interaction of cites based on their distance from each other and their populations.
World Systems Theory
Gravity Model
Central Place Theory
Concentric Zone Model
11
On what did Borchert base his model of urban growth?
agriculture
transportation
migration
industries
12
The ____ model of city structure tends to be most applicable to newer, fast growing cities.
multiple-nuclei
Latin American
Southeast Asian
galactic
13
According to Central Place Theory, which would have the smallest range?
a hospital
a convenience store
a university
a furniture store
14
Define Urban Infilling
Urban area formed when 2 or more cities spread & merge.
Replacing open spaces & vacant housing w/ new residences to prevent sprawl.
The process of tearing down old housing to build new office spaces.
The spreading of urban developments into areas outside the city boundary.
15
Rapid suburban growth, expansion of retail, office areas , &business centers are characteristics of which type of city?
edge cities
capital cities
megalopolises
primate cities
16
Land zoned for businesses only is called:
mixed-land use
commercial
heavy industrial
residential
17
People living in cities make up close to ___% of the population world wide.
85%
75%
55%
35%
18
Which of the following was a consequence of blockbusting in North American cities?
Real estate agents lost clients.
Poorer rsidents were unable to aquire mortages (house loans)
European immigrants moved into older housing vacated by Americans moving up
The ethnic composition of neighborhoods changed.
19
Which of the following would be considered a high-order good?
a 2 liter of Coke
a shovel
a t-shirt
an iPad
20
Which of the following would explain why Atlanta would have more specialized stores than Adairsville or Cartersville?
Bid-Rent Theory
The Gravity Model
Central Place Theory
Rank Size Rule
21
According to rank-size rule, if a country's biggest city has a pop. of 20 mil, what will the pop. of the next largest be
10 million
5 million
15 million
18 million
22
Urban planning in the U.S. is acomplished mostly through
local ordinances and zoning.
through regional ordinances.
through federal mandates on zoning.
cooperatively between private & public entities.
23
Which of the following is NOT an example of infrastructure?
cell phone towers
sewer system
a police station
forests
24
Mass produced automobiles, expansion of the highway system & home construction, & low-rate mortages led to rapid:
globalization.
suburbanization.
industrialization.
gentrification.
25
What is the reason for rapid growth in megacities throughout the developing world?
decrease in doubling time
a decline in death rates
interregional migration
the natural increase rate
26
Cities that are linked globally and whose influence transcend their borders are known as ___ cities.
edge cities
world or global cities
primate cities
galactic cities
27
Where would you most likely find squatter settlements in a Latin American city?
on the periphery.
in downtown business areas.
in greenbelts.
along railroad corridors.
28
What main purpose do greenbelts serve?
They make the CBD more asthetically pleasing.
They reduce urban sprawl.
They increase the land value of the CBD.
They serve as eco-friendly land for office spaces.
29
Which of the following is NOT an urban hearth?
Indus River Valley
Huang-He Riveer Valley
Mississippi River Valley
Mesopotamia
30
Redlining is when
Suburban neighborhoods refuse to admit minorities
Rental homes deteriorate due to lack of mainanence
Banks refuse to give loans to low-income areas
Real estate agents abuse minorities to make money
31
What is the most negative aspect of gentrification?
New buildings causing environmental sustainability issue
More parking leading to decreased public transportation use
Unfair real estate practices resulting in housing discrimination cases
Higher rents causing displacement of existing residents
32
A ____ city is disproportionately large in relation to the next largest cities in that country.
Rank-size
Galactic
Primate
Edge
33
The maximum distance a person is willing to travel to frequent a service is called the:
range
threshold
geographic marketing area.
economic distance.
34
The most urban dwellers today are found on which continent?
North America
Asia
South America
Africa
35
Which of the following is an example of a brownfield?
Abandoned farmland
TThe remains after a devastating forest fire
An abandoned oil refinery
The silted floodplains following a flood
36
Before 1850, most cities in North America were located around:
forts or defensive structures
navigable waterways
railroad junctions
highways
37
What would you most likely find in a disamenity zone?
manufacturing facilities
poorly constructed buildings
green belts
government buildings
38
Countries like Brazil who have moved their capitals in recent years have moved them:
to areas on the coast.
to more central locations.
to areas with better defense.
to more isolated locations.
39
When did rapid suburbanization begin in the U.S.?
just prior to WWI
the early 1800s
post WWII
the late 1970s
40
How is using
brownfield sites
good for sustainability?
Reduces urban sprawl
Improves congestion
Reduces taxes
Makes large offices possible
41
Threshold is ______ number of people needed to support a service.
Capacity
Minimum
Maximum
Preferable
42
Which of the following is a characteristic of smart growth?
the construction of wider highways to relieve congestion
creating more affordable housing in the suburbs
conversion of farmland into residential areas
mixed land use and walkable neighborhood
