Geography Notebook #4 - Cities and Town - Political Divisions

What were the original functions of many cities and towns?

• Religious locations

• All of the above

• Trade

• Security and defense

What are some current functions of cities and towns?

• All of the above

• Providing jobs, goods, services

• Providing education

• Government administration

What was the original capital of Brazil?

• Salvador

• Sao Paulo

• Brasilia

• Rio de Janeiro

What were the later functions of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

• Steel-manufacturing

• Light manufacturing

• All of the above

• Financial services

What was the original function of New York City?

• Agriculture

• Worldwide trade

• Coastal and transatlantic trade

• Mining

What happens to mining towns over time?

• They become government hubs

• They become religious centers

• They thrive with more resources

• They become ghost towns

What are some influences of urban areas?

• Building of monuments

• Diversity

• Encouraging migration

• All of the above

What are some problems with the growth of urban areas?

• Separation of rich and poor neighborhoods

• All of the above

• Providing services

• Transportation problems

What are some examples of political divisions?

• Regional districts

• Election districts

• Neighborhoods

• All of the above

Why do citizens want government closer to home?

• To encourage migration

• To build more monuments

• To solve local problems

• To have more control over resources