Unit 5 Test Review

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of communities mentioned in the notes?

• Urban Communities

• Rural Communities

• Suburban Communities

• Industrial Communities

According to the notes, what are populations of people divided into?

• Countries

• Communities

• Continents

• Families

Select the answer choice with the correct descriptions.

• Urban, Rural, Suburban - Urban: city areas; Rural: countryside; Suburban: areas near cities

• Urban, Coastal, Mountain - Urban: city areas; Coastal: near the sea; Mountain: in the mountains

• Rural, Industrial, Suburban - Rural: countryside; Industrial: factory areas; Suburban: areas near cities

• Urban, Rural, Forest - Urban: city areas; Rural: countryside; Forest: wooded areas

Which of the following best describes an urban community?

• A community where buildings, stores, cars, and people are all close together

• A community with mostly open fields and few buildings

• A community located in a rural area with farms

• A community with only a few houses spread far apart

What does Central Place Theory (CPT) primarily seek to explain?

• The location, number, and size of settlements

• The climate of different regions

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The migration patterns of animals

Why do central places develop according to Central Place Theory?

• Because of their proximity to water bodies

• Because they provide services to surrounding areas

• Because they are located in mountains

• Because they have the best weather

What is the main difference between a town and a village as described in the material?

• A town has fewer services than a village.

• A town has more area, population, and services/shops than a village.

• A village is larger in size and population than a town.

• A village offers a wider range of retail and services than a town.

Arrange the following settlements in order of increasing size and population: Hamlet, Village, Town, City.

• City, Town, Village, Hamlet

• Hamlet, Village, Town, City

• Village, Hamlet, Town, City

• Hamlet, Town, Village, City

Based on the diagram, which settlement type is most frequent but smallest in size?

• City

• Town

• Village

• Hamlet

What geometric shape is used in Central Place Theory to show the market area of places?

• Circle

• Square

• Hexagon

• Triangle