AP Human Geography Cities

What is an example of a result of chain migration?

• urban ethnic enclaves

• suburbanization

• counterurbanization

• gentrification

What is an example of an urban ethnic enclave?

• Red Square, Moscow, Russia

• Capitol Hill, Washington DC

• Chinatown, San Francisco

• Times Square, New York

What is an example of a low range business?

• Dollar Store

• Bugatti Dealership

• Costco

• Medical Care

According to central place theory, what is range?

• The distance a person will travel for goods or services.

• The quality of a good or service.

• The nature of a good or service relative to a community's ability to afford it.

• The costs of goods and services as a result of migration.

What would be the best example of a high threshold service?

• Steak house

• Artisan shop

• Convenience store

• Gym

According to Central Place Theory, what is threshold?

• distance away from central place

• an economic nucleus like a hospital

• clusters of businesses that all support each other

• minimum number of people for a good or service

Which problem does New Urbanism attempt to fix but often fails.

• Reduced reliance on cars

• Access to education

• Mixed housing and retail neighborhoods

• Cost of living

New Urbanism relies on land development that is:

• reliant on larger homes to increase property values

• mixed retail and residential

• reliant on automobile transportation to reduce reliance on trains

• focused on educational outcomes for young people living in those communities

Which of the following is a true statement about classic models (Concentric Zone, Sector Models) of city structure?

• The concentric zone model does not have a transitional area.

• The sector model is highly influenced by transportation patterns.

• The central business district has the most dominant position in the multiple nuclei model.

• The multiple nuclei model and the sector model are similar in that they both have only one core.

• The interaction between the central city and the suburbs is greatest in the urban realm model.

What is one of the main goals of New Urbanism?

• increase reliance on trains

• avoid squatter settlements

• maintain high property values

• reduce reliance on cars