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1
Which city model's focal point is around an old colonial port?
Southeast Asian model
European model
African model
Latin American model
2
If a city is globally significant economically, politically, or culturally it is considered ______.
an edge city
a primate city
a galactic city
a world city
3
What type of land use is typically found on the periphery of Latin American cities?
squatter settlements
Upper class housing
manufacturing zones
transportation corridors
4
What is the primary goal of adding light rail to a city's public transportation network?
protect wetlands from industrial water pollution
promote continued urban sprawl
reduce air pollution from car exhaust
reduce the number of highway accidents
5
What do the concentric zone model & bid rent theory combine to explain?
how rent for office space is greater in the periphery
how rent for agricultural land increases farther from the CBD
how housing prices are greater in rural areas
how the land closest to the CBD is most valuable
6
The dark red counties have experienced the most population growth. What is the best reason for this pattern?
The continued growth of suburbs around major urban centers
The rise of international migrants moving to coastal regions.
The shift from urban and suburban residents to rural
Increase in economic activity due to trade along an international border
7
According to Christaller's Central Place Theory, which of these would have the smallest range?
Kroger
AT&T Stadium
DFW Airport
Bass Hall
8
Which urban model includes a commercial spine bordered by wealthy elite?
The Southeast Asian model
The African model
The Latin American model
The Galactic model
9
Which statement best explains the diagram shown as a model in human geography?
it's a model of areas with service-based urban economies
it's a model of areas that were once colonial-era Spanish cities
it's a model of areas with tech-based urban economies
it's a model of areas first settled in the era of postcolonial independence
10
What was a consequence of blockbusting in North American cities?
Neighborhood ethnic composition changed
Poor residents couldn't afford mortgages
Real estate agents lost sellers
Residential areas turned into commercial zones
11
Before the mid 1800's, what most affected the location of major cities in the U.S.?
railroad stations
navigable waterways
defensive sites
highway systems
12
What is a major factor for the emergence of edge cities in European urban areas such as Paris?
Land at the city center is not as valuable
Low-income squatter settlements at the city center
The lack of public transportation
The historic buildings in the center of the city
13
What is an advantage of the Multiple Nuclei city model over the Concentric Zone and Sector models?
it easily incorporates the construction of an airport in the periphery
it allows for the CBD to be located in an edge city
it easily depicts areal physical relief features
it is applicable to rural areas beyond the urban periphery
14
What is the main reason for the creation of squatter settlements in the periphery of LDC cities?
The people there share common cultural beliefs and values
There is public transit available to commute to work in the CBD
There are not enough permanant housing options within the city
The people there prefer the space away from the city center
15
What best explains the creation of bike trails, community centers, and EV charging stations in a city?
businesses add these amenities in order to make a profit off of their use
mixed land use projects to create residential and commercial spaces
they are social developments to improve the lives of citizens in the city
cities create them as economic opportunities for city workers
16
Which of the following best describes a difference in city transportation issues in different parts of the world?
traffic congestion is only a problem in North American cities
most LDCs do not have traffic issues due to lower levels of development
higher use of public transit in Japan and Europe is due to lower incomes
traffic congestion in American cities is due to sprawl and reliance on cars
17
What does threshold mean according to Central Place Theory?
the GDP of the central place
beyond the hinterland where no economic activites take place
the economic node of the central place
the minimum number of people needed to support a service
18
What is the focal point of most Latin American cities?
skyscraper office buildings
a zone of heavy industry
a central plaza
squatter settlements
19
What is a major problem associated with gentrification?
new buildings cause sustainability issues
re-routing traffic leads to congestion
higher rents may displace poorer residents
creates zones of underuse or abandonment
20
According to Central Place Theory, what is the max distance someone will go for a good or service?
Distance Decay
Relative Location
Range
Threshold
21
Mixed-use development that encourages walkability and community interaction are elements of _____.
new urbanism
leapfrog development
edge cites
gentrification
22
Which of the following is an important physical site characteristic for a city?
a downtown sports arena
a natural harbor
a major airport
a central park
23
What evolved as a result of goods and services being directed towards suburban growth?
Megalopolises
Manufacturing Zones
Edge Cities
Financial Districts
24
Which is true based on Central Place Theory?
smaller settlements will specialize in high order goods and services
large cities will offer services with higher ranges and thresholds
people are willing to travel further for basic, everyday necessities
small towns are the only places one can find low order goods and services
25
How are residential areas situated in the North American sector city model?
in edge cities along beltways
in the inner city only
linear areas extending out from the center
in the periphery only
26
What is a major benefit of transit-oriented developments for advocates of sustainable cities?
increasing profits for transit companies
reduction in carbon emissions
additional urban sprawl
increase in urban migrants
27
What is the main reason for the rapid growth of megacities in LDCs?
international migration
increase in birth rates
interregional migration
decline in the death rate
28
Which of the following is an example of a smart-growth approach to urban planning?
converting farmland to suburban neighborhoods
creating more highway lanes to lessen congestion
create zoning that separates retail shops from residences
creating walkable neighborhoods with mixed land use
29
What is true of primate cities?
they are more than twice the size of the next largest city in that country
they are always national capitals
is larger and more dominant than cities in neighboring countries
is found in a central part of the country for accessibility by all citizens
30
Which statement is true about most major cities in the world?
most are located on water features
most primate cities are located in the U.S. and China
the fastest growing cities are found in MDCs
most major cities are located between the tropic lines
31
Which is a common feature of the original CBD in most cities?
Manufacturing is in the middle of the original CBD
Land values are higher than other urban zones
Land values are lower than in the rest of the zones
Residential space is not permitted
32
Which of the following best explains why Dallas has more specialized stores than Joshua?
Demographic Transition Model
Rank-Size Rule
Gravity Model
Central Place Theory
33
According to the rank size rule, if the largest city has 800,000 people, the fourth largest will have
200,000
300,000
100,000
400,000
34
What problem with cities in LDCs is represented by the picture?
The city cannot maintain the infrastructure of the CBD
The city's status in the global economy is declining
There is an income gap between residents in the center and the periphery
There is a high level of homelessness in the city center
35
Bangkok, Thailand has over 10 million people, about 7 times larger than the next largest Thai city. Bangkok is ____.
a world city and a metacity
a capital city and an edge city
a primate city and a hinterland
a megacity and a primate city
36
Which best describes the process of gentrification in the U.S.?
government projects to increase public spaces
the increase in suburban housing in the periphery
constructing new neighborhoods for senior citizens
private redevelopment of homes and businesses
