Urban Settlements Quiz

Which of the following best describes urbanisation?

• A. Movement of people from one city to another
• B. Movement of people from urban to rural areas
• C. Increase in the percentage of people living in urban areas
• D. Building of new towns in rural areas

The zone closest to the CBD in the concentric zone model is:

• A. Commuter zone
• B. Low-income residential area
• C. Heavy manufacturing zone
• D. Transition zone

In the sector model, urban growth occurs:

• A. In circular rings from the centre
• B. Along transport routes forming wedge-shaped sectors
• C. In isolated clusters
• D. Only in residential areas

Which urban model suggests land uses develop in a star-shaped pattern along major transport routes?

• A. Multiple Nuclei Model
• B. Concentric Zone Model
• C. Sector Model
• D. Grid Model

The multiple nuclei model differs from other urban models because it:

• A. Has a single CBD
• B. Suggests growth only happens outward
• C. Shows development around several smaller nodes
• D. Does not include industrial zones

The process of an increasing percentage of people living in cities is known as:

• A. Urban sprawl
• B. Urban expansion
• C. Urbanisation
• D. Suburbanisation

Urban sprawl can lead to:

• A. Efficient use of space
• B. Decrease in traffic congestion
• C. Deforestation and increased travel distances
• D. Centralisation of services

What type of residential area is typically located on the urban periphery in South African cities?

• A. High-income suburbs
• B. Inner-city flats
• C. Informal settlements
• D. CBD

Which of the following is a key feature of a high-income residential area?

• A. High population density
• B. Close to industrial zones
• C. Spacious homes and private gardens
• D. Found in the transition zone

What is the main function of the CBD in a city?

• A. Residential housing
• B. Industrial manufacturing
• C. Commercial and administrative services
• D. Farming activities