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WorksheetsUrban Land Use Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
The growth of suburbs in the United States following World War II caused
a significant demographic shift in Congress.
a growth in radical feminism on college campuses.
massive governmental expenditures on roads programs.
a greater connection in people’s extended families
In poorer countries, urban areas frequently develop "shantytowns" because
the governments there are not equipped to handle such issues.
there is often rapid immigration and migration to the urban areas.
there is often increased air and water pollution in those areas.
those urban areas have little contact with more industrial countries.
The geographic feature MOST responsible for extensive trade within Europe has historically been the
abundant navigable rivers.
scarcity of volcanic activity
numerous ports on the Atlantic Ocean.
variety of climates due to mountain ranges.
What concepts of spatial interaction can account for patterns of movement in space such as migration, trade, and commodity flow?
family, travel, cartography
opportunity, distance, connections
connections, gravitation, supply and demand
perception, region, movement
Europe's vast coastline and inland river system have had the GREATEST impact on
the continent's fishing and shipping industries.
the continent's investing and banking industries.
continent's mining and agriculture industries.
the continent's technology and manufacturing industries.
Areas with the highest population density are typically
Sub-rural areas.
rural areas.
suburban areas.
urban areas.
A(n) ___________ area has neither the highest nor the lowest population density.
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Subrural
When the population of a city grows, what often happens to local water sources?
The water supply will increase due to a rise in water table.
The water supply is used more often for transporting goods.
The water supply often becomes polluted by the increase in waste.
The water supply will decrease because there are too many people.
What is another way to describe the term rural?
Poor
High Population
Rich
Low Population
This house in South Carolina is built upon stilts, also known as pylons. Which of these is the BEST explanation for why a house might be built this way?
protection from flooding
to make the house warmer
protection from tornadoes
to stop earthquake damage
One of the most essential items that a state needs in order to promote and maintain transportation and economic growth, for example, is a strong infrastructure. What is NOT an example of infrastructure?
Water Systems
Schools
Churches and Synagogues
Highways and Interstates
Which is the BEST definition for the term edge city?
a settlement which acts as a link between two areas
a small area within a city where residents share similar values and concerns
a cluster of office buildings, usually located in a city's central business district
a large node of office, commercial, and retail activites on the outskirts of an urban area
Who created the Central Place Theory?
Walter Christaller
Ernest Burgess
John Borchert
Isaac Newton
According to the Sustainability Land Use Model, people should
leave Earth in its natural state.
change Earth as little as possible.
take what they need from Earth slowly.
put back what they extract from Earth
London, Tokyo, New York are examples of...
Edge Cities
Shantytowns
World cities
Mega Cities
In Burgess’ “Concentric Zone Model” of cities, which number represents the zone in which the upper classes tend to live?
1
5
2
3
In Harris and Ullman’s “Multiple Nuclei Model” of urban development, which number represents the city’s Central Business District?
1
2
3
4
Which is an effect of deforestation?
an increased number of animal species due to the land that has been cleared
a decrease in the number of floods since there are less trees to trap rainfall.
an increased amount of soil erosion and poor soil quality due to a lack of roots and nutrients.
a larger variety of agricultural products since there are less trees to take out nutrients in the soil
This diagram shows the Von Thunen Model of land usage. By examining this diagram, determine which statement is MOST correct.
Zones are located closest to where consumers need them.
Subsistence farming takes place mostly in the city center.
Commercial farming is likely done furthest from the city center.
Cattle tend to be located too far from the city center to be profitable.
According to Christaller’s "Central Place Theory," which statement best demonstrates the administrative principle of the theory?
Your best friend sharing a group Snapchat about weekend beach plans.
A new product is being shipped out from a distribution center.
Competing grocery stores along the same city block.
Students from a small town attending a concert.
Which list demonstrates urban hierarchy from SMALLEST to LARGEST?
town, hamlet, village, city, metropolis
hamlet, city, town, metropolis, megalopolis
city, town, hamlet, megalopolis, metropolis
hamlet, village, town, metropolis, megalopolis
According to Christaller's Central Place Theory, which scenario would have the largest threshold and range?
A repair shop that services used automobiles and trucks.
A McDonald's restaurant that offers 24 hour fast food service.
A Ford dealership that sells new and used automobiles to customers.
A cancer center that specializes in the treatment of pediatric patients.
