6.6 Residential and Population Density Quiz

Which of the following is an example of high-density residential?

• A single-family home

• A row of townhouses

• Tall apartment buildings

• A farm

Which of the following is an example of low-density residential?

• A single-family home

• A row of townhouses

• Tall apartment buildings

• A farm

What is true about land farthest from the CBD according to the Bid-Rent Theory?

• It is more expensive and more accessible.

• It is less expensive and less accessible.

• It is more expensive and less accessible.

• It is less expensive and more accessible.

What does the availability of less expensive land lead to in terms of residential density?

• High residential density

• Medium residential density

• Low residential density

• No residential density

What is a result of the land use organization in older international cities?

• More single-family homes in the suburbs

• More apartment buildings in the city center

• More industrial areas in the outskirts

• More shopping malls in the suburbs

What is one result of the development of suburbs due to transportation technology?

• Decrease in air pollution

• Increase in suburban sprawl

• Reduction in economic segregation

• Decline in automobile usage

Which factor allows people to move to suburban areas with larger plots of land?

• Availability of public parks

• Availability of the automobile

• Availability of public schools

• Availability of shopping centers

What is the purpose of zoning policies created by municipal governments?

• To regulate the type of development or land use in a specific location

• To increase property taxes

• To promote tourism

• To reduce traffic congestion

How can zoning changes affect housing density?

• By decreasing the number of available homes

• By increasing the housing density of a location

• By eliminating all residential areas

• By converting residential areas to industrial zones

What is the purpose of infilling in residential land use and development?

• To decrease the population density

• To improve the surrounding area

• To preserve historical sites

• To reduce traffic congestion