Political, Economic and Urban Geography Review

Question 1

Economic system where the government owns and controls the factors of production.

Accepted Answer

Command

Question 2

According to the sector model of urban space, cities grow outward in a series of rings.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

A system of government in which leaders rule with consent of citizens.

Accepted Answer

democracy

Question 4

What is the correct term for a city that plays an important role in the global economic system?

Accepted Answer

world city

Question 5

Cities attract artists, architects, scientists, etc as a hub of culture and creativity.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

A system of government in which a small group holds power

Accepted Answer

oligarchy

Question 7

What is the difference between a city and a metropolitan area?

Accepted Answer

Met area includes both a city and its suburbs

Question 8

During the Industrial Revolution, people moved to urban areas because of

Accepted Answer

economic opportunities

Question 9

A historic activity center built over an older city or town is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

uptown edge city

Question 10

What type of economic activities do coal miners perform?

Accepted Answer

Primary

Question 11

According to the central place theory, a city contains more than one center of activities.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Studies how factors such as a country's size, location, and resources influence politics.

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geopolitics

Question 13

Smaller cities tend to have more specialized functions, such as specialized teaching hospitals.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Economic system based on habits and customs of elders and ancestors.

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Traditional

Question 15

A ________ boundary often follows straight lines and does not account for physical features.

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geometric

Question 16

An example of a more developed country would be

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 17

Edge cities are suburban areas around a city.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Economic system in which the gov supports and regulates free enterprise.

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Mixed

Question 19

An example of a newly developing country is

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 20

What type of economic activities do teachers perform?

Accepted Answer

Tertiary

Question 21

Political boundaries, typically referred to as ______, can change due to wars or treaties.

Accepted Answer

borders

Question 22

Why is urban sprawl considered to be a problem?

Accepted Answer

it causes urban crime rates to rise

Question 23

This org fosters cooperation in international law, security, economic development, human rights

Accepted Answer

United Nations

Question 24

The selling of goods to another country.

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exports

Question 25

Economic system in which businesses are privately owned, production based on supply and demand.

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Market

Question 26

A system of government in which one person rules with unlimited power and authority.

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autocracy

Question 27

Economic system in which the gov allows private business owners to produce and make a profit.

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Capitalism

Question 28

Designed to inspire fear and includes violence and destructive acts against people or gov.

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terrorism

Question 29

A system of gov. in which those who rule are regarded as divinely inspired - religious rule.

Accepted Answer

theocracy

Question 30

A system of government in which a hereditary king or queen holds power

Accepted Answer

monarchy

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