AP Unit 6

The following chart is an example of

• Central Place Theory

• Von Thunen Model

• Concentric Zone

• Latin American Urban Model

• Multiple Nuclei Model

Where are squatter settlements are located in the Latin American urban model compared with the Southeast Asian urban model?

• In both models they are in the same place

• In both the Latin American and Southeast Asian urban models, squatter settlements are located on the edge/periphery of the city. In the Southeast Asian urban model, squatter settlements are interspersed with new suburbs.

• In the Latin American model there are squatter settlements, but the Southeast Asian urban model there are no squatter settlements.

• The zone of transition is located in the CBD for the Latin American model, and are located along the water in the Latin American model

Based on the chart, France is considered a country that follows

• Central Place Theory

• Von Thunen Model

• Hoteling Effect

• Primate City Rule

• Rank City Rule

Which of the following best explains the rapid development of edge cities in the United States Southwest in comparison with other regions of the United States?

• Edge cities have not developed in the Midwest region of the United States because residents abandoned the suburbs and moved into the inner cities for less-expensive housing and for jobs that required less commuting.

• Edge cities have developed in the Southeast region of the United States, but growth is limited because the government has zoned out commercial buildings at the edge of suburban areas.

• Edge cities have not developed in the Mountain West region of the United States because the rugged terrain cannot accommodate large-scale building projects necessary for edge city development; residential development is limited to small villages and remote cabins.

• Edge cities have not developed in the New England region of the Unites States because the severe winter weather makes it too expensive to heat large commercial buildings.

• Edge cities developed rapidly in the Southwest region of the United States because large numbers of people migrated from the Midwest for the warmer climate and for the jobs resulting when corporations relocated for financial incentives.

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of world cities?

• They are capital cities in their respective countries and centers of political power.

• They are financially and politically connected to global markets and drive the process of globalization.

• They are located in the interiors of their respective countries and require sophisticated transportation networks.

• They have political dominance within their respective regions and are former centers of colonial power.

Which order following the Concentric Zone Model pattern from the inner to outer ring?

• CBD, working class, mixed use, commuters

• CBD, mixed-use, new development, a suburban CBD

• Mixed residential, middle class, CBD, commuters

• CBD, zone of transition, working class homes, commuters

• Mixed use, CBD, zone of transition, commuter

All of the following are counted in a nation's current account (CA) except

• $50,000 car imported from Italy

• $500 of cheese exported from France

• A $50 million Chinese factory purchased by a Canadian

• $1 million donated in first aid supplies to Indonesia

• $1,000 sent to Russia from a Russian working in the US

What is a primary characteristic of urbanization in developing countries?

• Rapid population growth in urban areas

• Decreasing rural population

• Stable economic growth

• High levels of industrialization

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'cultural diffusion'?

• The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another

• The isolation of a culture from external influences

• The decline of cultural practices over time

• The merging of two distinct cultures into one

What is the main purpose of the United Nations?

• To promote international peace and security

• To regulate global trade

• To control the world's natural resources

• To enforce international laws