Urbanization and Spatial Patterns in Cities Quiz
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#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of urban sprawl?
High population density
Compact development
Low land consumption per capita
Unplanned expansion
#2
What does the term 'gentrification' refer to in urban studies?
The process of urban decay
The movement of affluent individuals to deteriorating areas
The revitalization of deteriorated urban neighborhoods
The segregation of socioeconomic classes
#3
Which theory posits that cities grow outward from a central point in a series of concentric rings?
Sector theory
Multiple-nuclei theory
Central place theory
Concentric zone theory
#4
Which city is known for its radial pattern, with streets emanating from a central point?
Paris
London
New York City
Tokyo
#5
What factor contributed to the development of edge cities?
Government intervention
Increased transportation infrastructure
Decreased suburbanization
Industrial decline
#6
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a megacity?
Population exceeding 10 million
High population density
Complex transportation networks
Limited economic opportunities
#7
Which factor contributed to the rise of suburbanization in the 20th century?
Increased demand for urban amenities
Expansion of public transportation systems
Availability of affordable automobiles
Government investment in inner-city revitalization
#8
What is an example of a land-use pattern in a city's central business district (CBD)?
Low-rise residential buildings
Industrial warehouses
Skyscrapers and office buildings
Public parks
#9
Which urban model emphasizes the importance of social interactions and human behavior in shaping cities?
Central place theory
Sector theory
Human ecology theory
Concentric zone theory
#10
In which type of city form does the majority of development occur along major transportation routes?
Galactic city model
Concentric zone model
Linear city model
Multiple nuclei model
#11
What is an example of an informal settlement in a city?
Public housing projects
Gated communities
Squatter settlements
Suburban subdivisions
#12
Which urban model suggests that cities develop in a series of sectors, each extending from the central business district to the outskirts?
Concentric zone model
Sector model
Multiple nuclei model
Galactic city model
#13
What is an example of a land-use pattern in the zone of transition in the concentric zone model?
Industrial parks
Single-family residential homes
Skyscrapers and office buildings
Public parks
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