AP Human Geography: Urbanization and City Models

What is a key site factor for San Diego?

• High rainfall

• Cold climate

• Proximity to the Pacific Ocean

• Mountainous terrain

How has transportation influenced urbanization in San Diego?

• It has had no effect on urbanization.

• It has spread cities out from the urban core.

• It has caused cities to shrink.

• It has led to the concentration of cities.

What defines a mega city?

• A city with at least 50 million people

• A city with at least 10 million people

• A city with at least 5 million people

• A city with at least 20 million people

Which city is an example of a primate city?

• Tokyo

• New York City

• Mexico City

• London

What is suburbanization?

• The expansion of cities into rural areas

• The creation of new urban cores

• The development of industrial zones

• The movement of people into the city center

What is an edge city?

• A city located on the coast

• A city with a declining population

• A city on the periphery of a larger city

• A city with a high density of skyscrapers

Which model suggests multiple central business districts?

• Harris and Ullman Multiple Nuclei Model

• Galactic City Model

• Burgess Concentric Zone Model

• Hoyt Sector Model

What is a characteristic of the Latin American city model?

• Multiple industrial zones

• A central park

• A spine leading to the CBD

• A radial highway system

What is redlining?

• A strategy for reducing traffic congestion

• A method of urban planning

• A discriminatory practice in housing loans

• A policy to increase urban green spaces

What is a potential consequence of gentrification?

• Increased crime rates

• Decreased property values

• Improved public transportation

• Displacement of lower-income residents