Urban Geography

What is the study of how people use space in cities called?

• Urban Sociology

• Urban Geography

• Urban Planning

• Urban Development

Cities are not just where people live but centers of ________ and culture.

• business

• leisure

• agriculture

• tourism

When geographers study urban areas, they consider location, land use, and ________ of the city.

• functions

• population

• climate

• architecture

Areas around the central city are known as the ________.

• suburbs

• downtown

• metropolis

• urban core

A megalopolis is formed when several ________ areas grow together.

• metropolitan

• rural

• suburban

• industrial

What trend has increased rapidly over the last two centuries?

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Globalization

• Colonization

Why do people move into cities according to the passage?

• For better job opportunities

• To enjoy rural life

• To escape urbanization

• For agricultural activities

What is the population size of some enormous cities mentioned in the passage?

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

Cities specialize in certain economic activities according to their location because of:

• Proximity to natural resources

• Cultural heritage

• Climate conditions

• All of the above

What type of land use is associated with houses and apartments?

• Industrial

• Residential

• Commercial

• CBD