Unit 6 Test

Which of the following was a characteristic of the world’s first cities?

• Complete equality between all social classes
• A lack of food due to limited farming technology
• The proximity to a body of water, development of job specialization and a leadership class
• The use of only hunting and gathering for survival

What does the term "urbanization" describe?

• The development and growth of towns and cities
• The complete disappearance of rural areas
• The movement of people only to small farming villages
• The process of returning farmland to forests

Which statement best describes the difference between a city's site and its situation?

• Site refers to the city’s size, while situation refers to its population.
• Site includes the city’s physical characteristics, while situation describes its location relative to other places.
• Site is about the city’s nearby connections, while situation is its physical location.
• Site explains the city’s government, while situation explains its economy.

How did the widespread use of automobiles impact the growth of cities?

• Cities became smaller and more compact due to limited transportation options.
• Cars encouraged the growth of suburbs and allowed people to live farther from the urban core.
• Automobiles reduced the need for roads and highways in metropolitan areas.
• The use of cars made city populations decline as people moved to rural areas.

What is suburbanization?

• The process of building tall apartment buildings in city centers
• The movement of people from suburbs to rural areas for farming
• The conversion of farmland into large industrial complexes
• The process of people moving from cities to nearby residential areas

What is urban sprawl?

• The rapid outward expansion of cities into surrounding suburban areas
• The construction of tall buildings in downtown city centers
• The increase in population within a small rural town
• The relocation of businesses from suburbs back to urban cores

What is the main difference between a megacity and a metacity?

• Megacities have a population over 5 million, while metacities have a population over 10 million
• Megacities have over 10 million people, while metacities have over 20 million or are interconnected urban networks
• Megacities are more technologically advanced than metacities
• Megacities are found only in developed countries, while metacities are found only in developing countries

Which of the following best describes a world city?

• A city with a population over 10 million and located in a developed country
• A city known for its agricultural production and natural resources
• A city that has many suburbs and a growing car culture
• A city that influences global systems through finance, culture, and politics

How do government policies most directly influence urbanization?

• By offering tax incentives to encourage businesses and individuals to relocate to cities.
• By enforcing strict cultural norms that restrict urban development.
• By completely banning the development of new suburban areas.
• By mandating the use of specific construction technologies in urban areas.

What is the primary goal of smart growth policies in urban planning?

• To limit urban sprawl and encourage sustainable land use practices.
• To promote the expansion of urban areas into rural lands.
• To increase reliance on personal vehicles for transportation.
• To eliminate public spaces and parks from urban centers.