Gentrification: Definition, Causes, Pros & Cons

Gentrification: Definition, Causes, Pros & Cons

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Gentrification: Definition, Causes, Pros & Cons

Gentrification: Definition, Causes, Pros & Cons

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English

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.5.6, RI.3.5, RI.11-12.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is gentrification?

Process of rural development

Development of industrial zones

Transformation of a city neighborhood from low value to high value

Conversion of agricultural land to urban areas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first popularized the term 'gentrification'?

Kirsten Rohrs Schmitt

Elvis Picardo

Ruth Glass

Andy Smith

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some benefits of gentrification?

Reasonably priced homes in safe communities

Displacement of original inhabitants

Decreased economic activity

Limited amenities and services

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some drawbacks of gentrification?

Rising home values

Increased economic opportunity

Discrimination against racial minorities

Decreased exposure to poverty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor can contribute to gentrification?

Decreased traffic congestion

Lack of city amenities

Limited housing market dynamics

Rapid job growth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a community land trust (CLT) used for in combating gentrification?

Weakening social and community ties

Increasing property values

Encouraging discrimination in housing

Promoting housing affordability and sustainable development

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to a 2019 study, which cities accounted for nearly half of the country's gentrification between 2000 and 2013?

London, Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, Sydney, Rome, and Moscow

New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, San Diego, and Chicago

Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, and Quebec City

Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Boston, and Seattle

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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