Urban Geography Quiz

What is the central business district (CBD) known for?

• Low property values

• Rural landscapes

• High competition and limited space

• Agricultural activities

Which model suggests cities grow in concentric rings?

• Peripheral model

• Sector model

• Concentric zone model

• Multiple nuclei model

What is the main focus of urban planners?

• Developing agricultural lands

• Building more highways

• Increasing rural areas

• Minimizing traffic and pollution

What is a metropolitan statistical area (MSA)?

• An urbanized area with at least 50,000 residents

• An area with no governing entity

• A rural area with less than 10,000 residents

• A city with no suburbs

What is the process of incorporating urbanized areas into a city called?

• Fragmentation

• Annexation

• Gentrification

• Urban sprawl

What is a common problem in inner cities?

• Abundant green spaces

• Excessive wealth

• High crime and homelessness

• Low population density

What are slums characterized by?

• Abundant resources

• High-quality housing

• Low population

• Poor living standards and lack of sanitation

What is gentrification?

• Renovating cities to attract middle-class families

• Building new highways

• Decreasing city population

• Expanding rural areas

What is urban sprawl?

• Expansion of urban areas into rural lands

• Concentration of population in city centers

• Increase in public transportation

• Reduction of suburban areas

What is a micropolitan statistical area?

• A rural area with no residents

• A city with over 1 million residents

• An urban area smaller than 50,000 residents

• A large metropolitan area