Urban AP

In the United States, which of the following definitions of a city covers the largest functional area?

• CBD

• central city

• urbanized area

• metropolitan statistical area

• regional government federation

The multiple nuclei model states that ______ is losing its dominant position in the metropolitan city

• the CBD

• the inner city

• public transportation

• the suburb

• industry

As a result of high land costs, the American CBD is characterized by

• less intensive land use

• the construction of skyscrapers

• suburban sprawl

• high threshold and range

• reuse of existing buildings

Which of the following activities would you likely find in the CBD?

• single family dwelling

• major car dealerships

• Amazon warehouse

• Walmart

• residential lofts

According to the sector model, the best housing is located in

• a corridor from downtown to the edge of the city

• an outer ring surrounding the city.

• nodes near universities and parks

• renovated inner-city neighborhoods

• gated communities

According to the multiple nuclei model, an airport is likely to attract nearby

• hotels and warehouses

• residences and highways

• retail and wholesale shops

• universities and colleges

• hospitals and clinics

Edge cities emerged as a consequence of

• highway construction

• suburbanization

• gentrification

• remanufacturing

• census classification

A growth boundary is associated with

• Smart Growth Programs

• utility networks

• Urban Density Reduction programs

• emergency medical services

• Captive Growth Programs

Which of the following reasons is NOT one that supports gentrification?

• Renovation of existing housing may be better than a new home

• Housing costs are generally lower

• Government subsidizes loans to gentrify an area

• Inner city living reduces commute times

• Houses may possess attractive architectural detail not found in new construction

The focal point of the Southeast Asian city is the

• port zone

• CBD

• alien commercial zone

• suburbs

• squatter settlement