APHUG 6.5 Quiz

What does the Bid-Rent Theory explain about land use in urban areas?

• A) Land gets more expensive as you move away from the CBD

• B) Land gets cheaper as you move away from the CBD

• C) Land prices remain constant throughout a city

• D) Land near the CBD is reserved only for manufacturing

According to the Bid-Rent Theory, why are skyscrapers more common in central business districts (CBDs)?

• A) There is more open space available for construction

• B) The population density is lower, allowing for vertical expansion

• C) Land prices are high, so buildings expand vertically to maximize use

• D) Manufacturing businesses require taller buildings

Why do residential areas farther from the CBD tend to have larger lot sizes?

• A) Land is cheaper, allowing for larger properties

• B) Population density is higher, requiring more space

• C) People prefer to live in crowded areas

• D) There are zoning restrictions that limit building height

Why do manufacturing and warehouse industries tend to locate just outside the CBD?

• A) They need more land but still require proximity to business centers

• B) They generate too much pollution to be inside the city

• C) Government policies restrict their location to the outskirts

• D) They are unable to afford any urban land

What is the primary reason residential areas expand horizontally in suburban zones?

• A) They are built for industrial workers who need single-story homes

• B) Land prices decrease as distance from the CBD increases

• C) People do not want to live in tall buildings

• D) High-rise apartments are banned in suburban areas

The Burgess Concentric Zone Model is based on which city's urban layout?

• A) New York City

• B) Chicago

• C) Los Angeles

• D) London

According to the Burgess Model, which zone is immediately outside the CBD?

• A) Zone of transition

• B) Working-class residential zone

• C) Commuter zone

• D) Industrial sector

What is the primary difference between the Hoyt Sector Model and the Burgess Model?

• A) The Hoyt Model emphasizes transportation routes and sectors

• B) The Burgess Model includes multiple CBDs

• C) The Hoyt Model is based on industrial cities only

• D) The Burgess Model does not include residential zones

In the Hoyt Sector Model, why are certain sectors attractive for industrial and commercial businesses?

• A) They follow major transportation routes

• B) They have lower land prices than the rest of the city

• C) They are located in the outermost zones of the city

• D) They are built in circular zones around the CBD

What key factor does the Multiple Nuclei Model emphasize in urban development?

• A) Cities have multiple centers (nodes) of activity

• B) Cities develop in perfect concentric rings

• C) All businesses cluster around a single CBD

• D) Transportation does not influence urban layout