AP HuG 16.1

What does the bid-rent theory explain when applied to urban land-use patterns?

• The relationship between land value, commercial location, and transportation

• The impact of climate on urban development

• The historical growth of cities

• The role of government in urban planning

What happens to land costs as the distance from the Central Business District (CBD) increases?

• Land costs increase

• Land costs remain the same

• Land costs drop

• Land costs fluctuate randomly

Which type of land use is typically located closest to the CBD?

• Residential

• Warehousing

• Manufacturing

• Business offices and retail stores

In the concentric-zone model, where does most economic activity occur?

• In the commuter zone

• In the residential areas of the working class

• In the center where major transportation hubs and main offices are located

• In the high-value residential areas

What is the purpose of the concentric-zone model according to the text?

• To explain the arrangement of rural areas

• To describe the layout of industrial zones

• To explain the basic arrangement of cities like Chicago and Philadelphia

• To outline the distribution of natural resources

What type of areas are found in the outer zones of the concentric-zone model?

• Major transportation hubs

• Headquarters of civic organizations

• Residential areas of the working class and commuter zones

• Main offices of businesses

In the sector model of urban structure, how do sectors typically develop?

• In circular patterns around the city center

• As wedge-shaped sectors along transit routes

• In a grid pattern throughout the city

• Randomly scattered throughout the city

What happens to the divisions in a city as it expands according to the sector model?

• They become smaller and more compact

• They extend outward in a sector

• They merge into a single large division

• They disappear completely

According to the sector model, where are better quality homes typically located?

• Near the central business district

• At the periphery of the city

• In the middle of the city

• Near industrial areas

What is the multiple-nuclei model in urban structure?

• Cities are formed by a single central point.

• Cities are formed by the integration of multiple focal points or nodes.

• Cities are formed by random distribution of activities.

• Cities are formed by a linear expansion from a central business district.