Topic 6.1

What is the definition of ecumene?

• The uninhabited portion of the Earth's surface.

• The permanently inhabited portion of the Earth's surface.

• The temporarily inhabited portion of the Earth's surface.

• The sparsely inhabited portion of the Earth's surface.

What type of ecumene is characterized by areas that are primarily residential areas near cities?

• Urban areas

• Suburbs

• Rural areas

• Industrial areas

Which type of ecumene is characterized by high concentration?

• Rural areas

• Urban areas

• Suburbs

• Industrial areas

What is the significance of urbanization in a country?

• It decreases the population density

• It increases rural land

• It makes an area more urban

• It reduces industrial growth

Which of the following is not a factor of urbanization?

• Industrialization

• Migration

• Agricultural expansion

• Infrastructure development

Which of the following is NOT a megaregion mentioned in the map?

• Arizona Sun Corridor

• Piedmont Atlantic

• Rocky Mountains

• Gulf Coast

What does "socially integrated" mean in the context of metropolitan areas?

• Communities are socially isolated

• Communities interact and share social activities

• Communities have no social connections

• Communities are socially independent

What is time-space compression?

• The increase in time it takes to travel between places

• The reduction of time it takes for something to get from one place to another

• The expansion of space between two locations

• The slowing down of technological advancements

What is the main idea of time-space compression?

• Time and space are expanding

• Time and space are being compressed

• Time is slowing down

• Space is becoming infinite

Which epoch follows the Steel Rail Epoch in Borchert's model?

• Sail-Wagon Epoch

• Iron Horse Epoch

• Auto-Air-Amenity Epoch

• High Technology Epoch