aphg 6.2

The processes of suburbanization, sprawl, and decentralization have created new land-use forms. Which of the following are examples of these new land-use forms?

• Edge cities, exurbs, and boomburbs

• Urban centers and downtowns

• Rural villages and hamlets

• Industrial zones and business parks

In 2018, how many megacities were there, and where were about half of them located?

• There were 33 megacities, and about half of them were located in Asia.

• There were 25 megacities, and about half of them were located in Europe.

• There were 40 megacities, and about half of them were located in Africa.

• There were 50 megacities, and about half of them were located in North America.

Which of the following is a result of unplanned urban sprawl?

• Improved infrastructure

• Poor infrastructure

• Better connections

• Increased city core

Suburbanization is:

• the process of people moving from urban areas to the suburbs

• the development of rural areas into urban centers

• the decline of suburban areas

• the increase in population density in urban areas

What is the main characteristic of the 'Susan' house model?

• Spacious interior

• Modern design

• Energy efficient

• Affordable price

Edge Cities are:

• urban centers on the outskirts of larger cities

• historical city centers

• rural areas with urban features

• cities located on the edge of a country

What is a 'Boomburb'?

• A small rural town

• A suburb that has grown rapidly into a large and sprawling city with more than 100,000 residents

• A city with declining population

• A historical city

What is the term for a community on the outside edge of traditional suburbs, functioning like a suburb but more rural and less connected to the central city core?

• Exurbs

• Suburbs

• Urban

• Rural