Urban Sectors Quiz

What does CBD stand for?

• Central Business District

• Commercial Building Development

• Central Building Design

• Core Business Division

What is a common feature of urban CBDs?

• Low land values

• Few pedestrians during the day

• Entertainment districts

• Vertical zoning

What is the purpose of the rural-urban fringe?

• To increase land values

• To decrease air pollution

• To transition between urban and rural landscapes

• To limit recreational activities

What is the Hoyt Sector model used for?

• Explaining the layout of urban areas in LEDCs

• Representing zoning approaches in MEDC cities

• Planning transportation routes in rural areas

• Designing high-rise buildings

What is zoning in urban planning?

• The process of designing skyscrapers

• The division of a city into different districts for different land uses

• The construction of highways and roads

• The development of recreational areas

Why is effective zoning important for cities?

• To increase air and noise pollution

• To reduce land values in the CBD

• To create a balance of different types of zones

• To encourage industrial growth only

Which model illustrates zoning in LEDC urban settlements?

• Hoyt Sector model

• Mediterranean city model

• Sub-Saharan African City model

• Concentric zone model

Why might squatter settlements form in LEDC cities?

• Due to high land values

• Because of extensive recreational areas

• As land near industrial zones is cheaper

• To reduce transportation costs

What characterizes the rural-urban fringe?

• It is where the CBD is located

• It has only residential zones

• It is an area of transition between urban and rural landscapes

• It is densely populated

What type of settlements might form on the rural-urban fringe in LEDCs?

• Recreational areas

• Skyscrapers

• Squatter settlements

• Industrial zones