Exploring Urbanization and Sustainability

What is the primary focus of Central Place Theory in urban geography?

• Transportation networks

• Hierarchical organization of settlements

• Urban sustainability

• Urban infrastructure

Which of the following is a characteristic of a megacity?

• Population under 1 million

• High population density

• Predominantly rural land use

• Limited economic activity

Identify one challenge commonly associated with urbanization.

• Decreased pollution

• Increased rural population

• Urban sprawl

• Improved public transportation

Which urban model is characterized by a series of concentric rings?

• Sector Model

• Multiple Nuclei Model

• Concentric Zone Model

• Urban Realms Model

What is the main goal of New Urbanism?

• To promote urban sprawl

• To create walkable neighborhoods

• To increase car dependency

• To reduce urban density

Explain how urban density can impact land use in a city.

• Higher density leads to more green spaces

• Lower density results in more high-rise buildings

• Higher density often leads to mixed-use developments

• Lower density encourages public transportation

Describe a sustainable urban infrastructure practice.

• Expanding highways to reduce traffic

• Implementing green roofs on buildings

• Increasing single-family homes

• Reducing public transportation options

How does the Central Place Theory explain the distribution of services in urban areas?

• Services are randomly distributed

• Services are concentrated in the periphery

• Services are distributed based on population size and distance

• Services are only found in rural areas

Analyze the impact of urbanization on local ecosystems.

• Urbanization typically enhances biodiversity

• Urbanization often leads to habitat destruction

• Urbanization has no effect on ecosystems

• Urbanization reduces pollution levels

Evaluate the effectiveness of public transportation in reducing urban congestion.

• Public transportation increases congestion

• Public transportation has no impact on congestion

• Public transportation can significantly reduce congestion

• Public transportation is only effective in rural areas