Case Study: Detroit - Impacts of urban social deprivation

What is the term used to describe the region in the USA where heavy manufacturing industries were located?

• Sun-belt
• Rust Belt
• Industrial Belt
• Manufacturing Belt

Which city in the USA is known as the "Motor City"?

• Chicago
• Detroit
• Boston
• San Francisco

What was the main reason for the decline of manufacturing jobs in Detroit?

• Racial tensions
• Globalization and outsourcing
• Lack of government support
• Economic recession

How did the expansion of the auto industry impact the growth of Detroit?

• It made Detroit the largest city in the country.
• It led to a decline in population.
• It increased racial tensions in the city.
• It brought prosperity and growth to the city.

What was the main cause of Detroit's decline in social and municipal services?

• Decreased tax revenues and labor
• Lack of government funding
• Population decline
• Economic recession

Why did Detroit struggle to maintain its expansive territory?

• The attack of the bear people
• Decreased tax base
• Scattered population
• Lack of infrastructure

What industry was Detroit heavily dependent on?

• Automobile industry
• Technology industry
• Banking industry
• Tourism industry

What caused Detroit to have a poor public realm and decline in infrastructure?

• Lack of investment and vision
• High crime rates
• Decline in traditional industries
• Decreased tax revenues

What percentage of Detroit's population is below the poverty level in 2012?

• 0.18
• 0.27
• 0.36
• 0.45

What is the unemployment rate in Detroit, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics?

• 0.121
• 0.183
• 0.231
• 0.305