Chapter 16 AMSCO

What is the primary function of urban models used by geographers?

• To predict weather patterns

• To classify and categorize land use in urban areas

• To determine population growth rates

• To design transportation systems

Which zone is considered the commercial heart of a city in urban models?

• Industrial zone

• Residential zone

• Central business district

• Suburban zone

According to the bid-rent theory, why is land closer to the city center more valuable?

• It has better weather conditions

• It is closer to natural resources

• It is the focus of transportation and services

• It has more recreational areas

Which model describes a city as a series of rings surrounding a central business district?

• Sector model

• Multiple-nuclei model

• Concentric zone model

• Grid model

What does the multiple-nuclei model suggest about urban land use?

• It is organized around a single center.

• It is organized around multiple centers or nodes.

• It is organized in concentric circles.

• It is organized in a linear pattern.

In the multiple-nuclei model, what might a university or business park attract?

• Industrial zones

• High-cost residential areas

• Nearby restaurants, theaters, and other amenities

• Transportation hubs

What is a characteristic of the peripheral model?

• It focuses on a single central business district.

• It describes suburban neighborhoods surrounding an inner city.

• It organizes land use in concentric circles.

• It emphasizes linear development along transportation routes.

What is the galactic city model?

• A model where a central business district is surrounded by smaller nodes

• A model where cities are organized in concentric circles

• A model where cities are divided into sectors based on function

• A model where cities have no central organization

What was a significant factor in the suburban growth in the United States during the 1950s?

• The decline of public transportation

• The construction of highways

• The increase in urban population

• The rise of industrial areas

What is a characteristic of the colonial CBD in African cities?

• Narrow, winding streets

• Broad, straight avenues

• Small, crowded homes

• Lack of administrative centers