#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of urban sprawl?
Unplanned expansion
ExplanationExpansion without proper planning or consideration for consequences.
#2
What does the term 'gentrification' refer to in urban studies?
The revitalization of deteriorated urban neighborhoods
ExplanationRenewing urban areas by attracting wealthier residents, often displacing existing communities.
#3
Which theory posits that cities grow outward from a central point in a series of concentric rings?
Concentric zone theory
ExplanationCities develop in concentric rings with distinct land-use patterns.
#4
Which city is known for its radial pattern, with streets emanating from a central point?
Paris
ExplanationDistinct radial layout with major avenues radiating from its center.
#5
What factor contributed to the development of edge cities?
Increased transportation infrastructure
ExplanationImproved transportation accessibility leading to the growth of urban areas outside traditional cores.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a megacity?
Limited economic opportunities
ExplanationMegacities often offer vast economic opportunities due to their size and population.
#7
Which factor contributed to the rise of suburbanization in the 20th century?
Availability of affordable automobiles
ExplanationWidespread car ownership enabled people to live farther from urban centers, fueling suburban growth.
#8
What is an example of a land-use pattern in a city's central business district (CBD)?
Skyscrapers and office buildings
ExplanationHigh-rise buildings primarily used for commercial purposes.
#9
Which urban model emphasizes the importance of social interactions and human behavior in shaping cities?
Human ecology theory
ExplanationFocuses on how people and their activities influence urban development.
#10
In which type of city form does the majority of development occur along major transportation routes?
Linear city model
ExplanationDevelopment primarily follows linear transport corridors, such as highways or railways.
#11
What is an example of an informal settlement in a city?
Squatter settlements
ExplanationHousing areas built without formal authorization, often lacking basic services and infrastructure.
#12
Which urban model suggests that cities develop in a series of sectors, each extending from the central business district to the outskirts?
Sector model
ExplanationCities grow in pie-shaped sectors radiating from the CBD, each with distinct land-use patterns.
#13
What is an example of a land-use pattern in the zone of transition in the concentric zone model?
Industrial parks
ExplanationAreas of mixed land use between the CBD and residential zones, often including light industry.