Sec 2_7.1 Characteristics of Cities

What is the definition of a city?

• A rural area within a country

• A defined urban area within a country

• A small village

• A natural reserve

Answer explanation

A city is a defined urban area within a country that typically has a large population, buildings, businesses, and services all concentrated in one place, unlike rural areas which are more spread out and countryside-like.

Cities have a (a)   population size as many people live and work in them.

Answer explanation

Cities are urban areas where tons of people choose to live because of job opportunities, schools, hospitals, and entertainment, which naturally creates a large population compared to rural areas or small towns.

What is one characteristic of cities?

• Low population size

• High population density

• Minimal infrastructure

• Limited functions

What is the population density formula?

• Land area / Number of people

• Number of people / Land area

• Number of people + Land area

• Land area - Number of people

Calculate the population density of the state of Johor, Malaysia. (Give your answer in 2 dec. place.)

Population: 2,740,625

Land area: 18,987 km²

(a)  

Which city has a population density of about 7800 people per km² in 2017?

• Seoul

• Tokyo

• Singapore

• New York

• Cities have a ​ (a)   population density as compared to other areas within their countries. This means that they have a ​ (b)   population size living in a given area of ​ (c)   . 

• high
• large
• land
• low
• small
• space

Large population size is the same as high population density.

• True

• False

What is a characteristic of the built-up area in cities?

• Mostly covered by forests

• Mostly covered by buildings and infrastructure

• Mostly covered by water bodies

• Mostly covered by farmland

Which diagram has the largest built-up area?

• a

• b

• c

• d