Unit 6 Quizs

What is a suburb?

• A residential or commercial area situated within an urban area but outside the central city.

• A rural area far from any urban development.

• A central business district of a city.

• A type of public transportation system in urban areas.

What are periodic markets?

• Periodic markets are collections of vendors offering goods and services on specified days, common in areas with low purchasing power.

• Periodic markets are online platforms for buying and selling goods.

• Periodic markets are permanent retail stores that operate year-round.

• Periodic markets are seasonal fairs that occur only during holidays.

What challenges do low-income inner-city neighborhoods face?

• High crime rates and gang violence

• Abundant access to shops and health-care facilities

• Low levels of drug addiction

• Excessive police and fire protection

How do the three models apply to developing countries?

• They help explain contemporary patterns within urban areas, though their applicability varies.

• They are universally applicable to all countries regardless of development status.

• They only apply to developed countries and not to developing ones.

• They have no relevance to urban planning in any country.

Why do high-range retailers prefer CBD locations?

• Because they want to be near their suppliers.

• Because their customers are scattered over a wide area.

• Because they prefer lower rent prices.

• Because they want to attract more foot traffic.

Why were skyscrapers developed in CBDs?

• To provide more green spaces in urban areas.

• To maximize floor space in high-demand areas.

• To reduce the cost of construction materials.

• To create more parking spaces for vehicles.

What impact does minimal public transit service have on low-income people?

• They may not be able to reach places of employment.

• They will have more time for leisure activities.

• They will find it easier to access healthcare services.

• They will have increased job opportunities.

What is a characteristic of concentric zones in Europe?

• Newer housing is clustered in outer rings, and older housing is closer to the center.

• Older housing is found in the outer rings, while newer housing is in the center.

• Housing is evenly distributed throughout the zones without any specific pattern.

• All housing types are mixed together in a random arrangement.

What are the advantages of public transport over motor vehicles?

• Public transport is more expensive than motor vehicles.

• Public transport is less polluting and more energy efficient.

• Public transport requires more space than motor vehicles.

• Public transport is faster than motor vehicles.

What are offshore financial services?

• Services that provide tax havens and privacy laws, often located in small countries or dependencies.

• Financial services that are only available to residents of the country.

• Banking services that are exclusively for large corporations.

• Investment opportunities that are regulated by international law.