GH 3 Unit 7: Urbanization

What is the main reason why the boundaries between urban and rural areas cannot be clearly defined nowadays?

• Increase in artificial land use

• Lack of means of transport

• Decrease in population density

• Development of transport infrastructure

Which of the following is a characteristic of urban areas?

• Low population density

• Predominance of natural land use

• Limited economic activity

• Dense network of high-rise buildings

What is the economic activity in rural areas distinguishes it from more urban areas?

• Industrial sector

• Service sector

• Financial sector

• Primary sector

How do most countries decide when a locality can be considered a city?

• By the number of historic buildings

• By the level of industrialization

• By the number of inhabitants

• By the size of the land area

What is the main characteristic of a city centre in European cities with a long history?

• High population density

• Modern building designs

• Wide and straight roads

• Main historic buildings and monuments

What is the main reason for the creation of suburbs in many major cities?

• To promote cultural venues

• To increase industrial activity

• To provide affordable housing

• To reduce traffic congestion

What is a characteristic of the diffuse city model of urban growth?

• Compact city layout

• Use of private transport

• Efficient use of services

• High population density

What is the main feature of the orthogonal layout in urban planning?

• Main streets radiating from a central point

• Buildings of different shapes and sizes

• Narrow and winding streets

• Streets arranged geometrically

What is the purpose of a metropolitan area in urban planning?

• To form a continuous urban area

• To promote industrial estates

• To connect various population centres

• To create rural areas

What is a conurbation in terms of urban development?

• A continuous urban area

• A small urban region

• A large urban area formed by the growth of several metropolitan areas

• A large rural area