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What term describes the spread of people across the earth?
Population density
Population distribution
Demographic transition
Carrying capacity
Which of the following best defines the term "cultural landscape"?
The physical landscape that has been changed by human activities
A map showing the distribution of various cultures
The untouched natural environment
A landscape that has been protected for its cultural significance
What is urbanization?
The decline in population of urban areas
The movement of people from rural to urban areas
The study of urban areas
The process of making an area more rural
Which of the following is NOT a common push factor for migration?
Economic opportunities
Political instability
Natural disasters
Religious freedom
The concept of a nation-state is most closely associated with which aspect of geography?
Cultural landscape
Urbanization
Political geography
Economic development
What is the primary focus of economic development?
Increasing military power
Enhancing the cultural landscape
Improving the quality of life through economic growth
Expanding the nation's territory
Which term refers to the movement of people from one place to another?
Urbanization
Migration
Population distribution
Cultural diffusion
What does the term "population density" refer to?
The total number of people in a given area
The number of people living in rural areas
The number of people per unit of area
The movement of people from densely populated areas to less populated areas
Which of the following best describes the term "globalization"?
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale
The spread of political systems around the world
The movement of people from one country to another
The development of a worldwide culture with an interdependent economy
What is a "primate city"?
A city that is the first to be established in a country
A city that is the largest and most important in its country, often disproportionately larger than any others in the country
A city where the country's primates are protected
The capital city of a country
What does the term "carrying capacity" refer to?
The maximum population size an environment can sustain
The ability of a city to support large buildings
The number of people who can fit in a vehicle
The capacity of a country to carry out political reforms
Which of the following is a characteristic of a developed country?
High birth rates
Low levels of industrialization
High levels of education and healthcare
A primarily agricultural economy
What is "demographic transition"?
The transition from a rural to an urban society
The process of change in a society's population from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates
The movement of demographics from one region to another
The change in population density over time
What does "gerrymandering" refer to in political geography?
The process of drawing political boundaries to give one party an unfair advantage
The division of a city into different political districts
The act of changing the capital of a country
The process of negotiating political treaties
What is the primary goal of sustainable development?
To increase a country's territory
To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
To focus solely on economic growth
To develop the military strength of a country
A primate city such as Mexico City is
always located in the center of its country for maximum accessibility
more than twice the size of any other city in its country and dominant economically and culturally
most likely to share its rank size with at least one other city in the country
always a national capital serving as the seat of government and industrial center of the country
much larger than the cities in any neighboring country and serves as the region’s financial capital
Central place theory describes the
spatial patterns of urban and outlying areas based on the flow of goods and services
tendency of different ethnic groups to congregate in a single location
tendency of civilizations to form around certain natural features
outward radiation of cultural patterns from a central place
tendency of wealth to concentrate in urban core areas
Megacities have a population of ...?
Over 1 million
Over 10 million
Over 20 million
Over 50 million
Where are the majority of megacities located?
Africa
Europe
Asia
The Americas
Which of the following was NOT a reason for rapid suburbanization in the United States after the Second World War?
Mass production of the automobile
Expansion of home construction
Expansion of the interstate highway system
Availability of low down payment terms and long-term mortgages
Reduction in long-distance commuting
According to the rank-size rule, if the largest city in a country has a population of 10 million, the next largest city will have a population of
9 million
8 million
7.5 million
5 million
3.5 million
7.2 A megalopolis is...
the merging of two or more cities into one large urban area
a city with more than 10 million residents
a primate city
a city with many suburbs
7.2 Megacities must have at least _________ residents.
1 million
5 million
10 million
20 million
7.2 Which of the following is NOT an important factor in defining a world city?
stock markets and large banks
headquarters of large international companies
centers of entertainment like movie studios, theaters,
developed highway system
7.3 When suburbanization occurs, people are moving from which areas?
rural areas
suburban areas
urban areas
edge cities
7.3 ________________ is a functional region consisting of a large city and its nearby suburbs
world city
forward capital
metropolitan area
exurb
7.3 Which of the following is NOT an example of infrastructure?
power plants and the electrical grid
roads, highways, and bridges
water and sewer systems
factories
7.4 Which of the following is NOT an example of a world city?
Tokyo
Dallas
New York
London
7.4 Cultural trends in things like music and fashion often begin in world cities and spread around the world through which process?
hierarchical diffusion
contagious diffusion
stimulus diffusion
relocation diffusion
7.4 What is the smallest kind of settlement shown on the urban hierarchy?
villages
towns
hamlets
exurbs
7.4 As you go higher up the urban hierarchy, you find settlements with more population and more _____________.
services
natural resources
political violence
land
7.5 A _________________ is more than twice as big as the next largest city in the country. It dominates the economy, politics, and culture of its country.
world city
gateway city
forward capital
primate city
7.5 One disadvantage of having a primate city is
uneven development between rural and urban areas
loss of international investment
fighting more wars with neighboring countries
sharing economic development
7.6 People who live in _____________ cities are more likely to travel to ____________ cities to use its services.
larger, larger
smaller, larger
larger, smaller
smaller, smaller
7.6 A commonly available product like gasoline or groceries will have ________ range.
short
long
wide
narrow
7.6 According to Central Place Theory, the area around a central place like a business that provides customers to that business is called what?
range
threshold
market area
location
7.7 According to Bid-Rent Theory, why are land and rent closer to the CBD usually more expensive?
cities pass laws making it more expensive
demand for land in the CBD is so high
factories surrounding the CBD drive up the price
agricultural land in the rural areas is also expensive
Historically, the growth of North American suburbs was most constrained by
high land values
zoning ordinances
housing shortages
limited transportation
cultural preferences
Today, most of the United States and Canadian population lives in which of the following?
Farming areas
Metropolitan areas
Rural nonfarming areas
Central cities
Small towns
Today, the greatest number of urban dwellers is found in
North America
South America
Africa
Asia
Europe
In which zone of the city are land prices the highest?
CBD
Low Class Housing (Inner City)
Middle Class Housing (Suburbs)
High Class Housing (Rural-Urban Fringe)
In which zone of the city would you see the most green space?
CBD
Low Class Housing (Inner City)
Middle Class Housing (Suburbs)
High Class Housing (Rural-Urban Fringe)
Which zone of the city is often situated next to industry and factories?
CBD
Low Class Housing (Inner City)
Middle Class Housing (Suburbs)
High Class Housing (Rural-Urban Fringe)
In which zone of the city do most families live in semi-detached housing.
CBD
Low Class Housing (Inner City)
Middle Class Housing (Suburbs)
High Class Housing (Rural-Urban Fringe)
Which zone of the city is often situated next to industry and factories?
CBD
Low Class Housing (Inner City)
Middle Class Housing (Suburbs)
High Class Housing (Rural-Urban Fringe)
The (now illegal) practice called "redlining" most often affected
inner-city neighborhoods
suburban neighborhoods
Mixed-use development, pedestrian-friendly design, and the incorporation of front porches and alleys are design elements of which of the following?
Leapfrog development
Urban growth boundaries
Zero growth
New urbanism
New Urbanism is an example of sustainable urban development. This type of development is intended to
reduce the need for mass transit
decrease the density of the urban area
increase the need for shopping mall development
reduce the miles driven on personal vehicles
A primate city such as Mexico City is
always located in the center of its country for maximum accessibility
more than twice the size of any other city in its country and dominant economically and culturally
most likely to share its rank size with at least one other city in the country
always a national capital serving as the seat of government and industrial center of the country
much larger than the cities in any neighboring country and serves as the region’s financial capital
A primate city such as Mexico City is
always located in the center of its country for maximum accessibility
more than twice the size of any other city in its country and dominant economically and culturally
most likely to share its rank size with at least one other city in the country
always a national capital serving as the seat of government and industrial center of the country
much larger than the cities in any neighboring country and serves as the region’s financial capital
According to Christaller’s central place model, which of the following would most likely have the smallest range?
A university
An international airport
A professional football stadium
A symphony orchestra hall
A grocery store
Central place theory describes the
spatial patterns of urban and outlying areas based on the flow of goods and services
tendency of different ethnic groups to congregate in a single location
tendency of civilizations to form around certain natural features
outward radiation of cultural patterns from a central place
tendency of wealth to concentrate in urban core areas
All of the following were crucial to the emergence of the first cities EXCEPT
an agricultural surplus
a stratified social system
labor specialization
a system for food storage and distribution
separation of the ruling system and the religious system
Which city is not a Megacity?
Jakarta
Sydney
Beijing
Cairo
Where are the majority of megacities located?
Africa
Europe
Asia
The Americas
Which of the following was NOT a reason for rapid suburbanization in the United States after the Second World War?
Mass production of the automobile
Expansion of home construction
Expansion of the interstate highway system
Availability of low down payment terms and long-term mortgages
Reduction in long-distance commuting
Today, most of the United States and Canadian population lives in which of the following?
Farming areas
Metropolitan areas
Rural nonfarming areas
Central cities
Small towns
The multiple-nuclei model of city structure tends to be most applicable to
small cities
traditional cities
Latin American cities
newer, fast-growing cities
cities with homogeneous land use
Historically, the growth of North American suburbs was most constrained by
high land values
zoning ordinances
housing shortages
limited transportation
cultural preferences
Which of the following refers to the size and functional complexity of cities?
Multiplier effect
Urban hierarchy
Basic-nonbasic ratio
Threshold ratio
The Sector model
International company headquarters, significant global financial functions, and a polarized social structure are defining characteristics of
primate cities
entrepôts
forward capitals
world cities
edge cities
In the new global economy, an increasing proportion of influential financial decisions are being made in
major corporate centers such as New York, London, and Tokyo
the informal sector
regional centers and small towns where fax machines are used
the field, close to the sources of agricultural production
national capitals because of the increasing importance of the nation state
Which of the following resources is used to produce the largest amount of electricity in the United States?
Oil (petroleum) imported from foreign countries by ships
Oil (petroleum) drilled and transported within the United States via pipelines
Natural gas drilled and imported from foreign countries by pipelines
Coal imported from foreign countries by ships
Coal mined and transported within the United States by railroads
Which of the following groups would most likely engage in the gentrification of an older residential neighborhood?
University students on limited incomes
Double-income households without children
People above age sixty-five on limited incomes
Double-income households with children
Recent immigrants on limited incomes
In which zone of the city are land prices the highest?
CBD
Low Class Housing (Inner City)
Middle Class Housing (Suburbs)
High Class Housing (Rural-Urban Fringe)
In which zone of the city would you see the most green space?
CBD
Low Class Housing (Inner City)
Middle Class Housing (Suburbs)
High Class Housing (Rural-Urban Fringe)
Which of the following is an example of a smart growth policy for urban development?
Increasing the capacity of roads/highways
Decreasing the number or size of parks/greenspace
Increasing mixed-use land policies to combat sprawl
No longer permitting industrial zoning within city limits
physical and human conditions that impact the environments of places and regions
Human Environment Interaction (HEI)
Plate Tectonics
Geography
Geographic factors
What is the definition of spatial perspective?
the representation of Earth’s surface to show natural and man-mad features, especially their relative positions and elevations.
geographic perspective on how people live/organize themselves and why things in society occurs.
relationship between living things and their environment.
type of region that reflects peoples’ feelings/attitude about a place.
What is the definition of Ecological Perspective?
the way objects are arranged in a area.
description of where a place is in relation to other places/features.
geographic perspective on how people live/organize themselves and why things in society occurs.
relationship between living things and their environment.
What is the definition of Location?
position that a point/object occupies on Earth.
exact location of a object.(Normally in coordinates, longitude, and latitude)
description of where a place is in relation to other places/features.
place’s absolute location/physical characteristics.(Landforms, climate, and resources)
What is the definition of Absolute Location?
location of a place in relation to other surrounding places or objects.
description of where a place is in relation to other places/features.
exact location of a object.(Normally in coordinates, longitude, and latitude)
to arrange objects within a area.
What is the definition of Relative Location?
place’s absolute location/physical characteristics.(Landforms, climate, and resources)
location on Earth that is distinguished by its physical/human characteristics.
movement of goods, people, political, cultural, or economic effect on societies.
description of where a place is in relation to other places/features.
What is the definition of Place?
to arrange objects within a area.
location on Earth that is distinguished by its physical/human characteristics.
the way objects are arranged in a area.
location of a place in relation to other surrounding places or objects.
What is the definition of Site?
place’s absolute location/physical characteristics.(Landforms, climate, and resources)
exact location of a object.(Normally in coordinates, longitude, and latitude)
location on Earth that is distinguished by its physical/human characteristics.
position that a point/object occupies on Earth.
What is the definition of situation?
relationship between living things and their environment.
area of the world being studied.(City, state, country, world)
location of a place in relation to other surrounding places or objects.
location on Earth that is distinguished by its physical/human characteristics.
What is the definition of Space?
number of thing, people, animals, or objects in a area.
to arrange objects within a area.
the area between two or more things.
area of Earth’s surface with certain characteristics yet distinct compared to others.
What is the definition of Distribute?
a area organized by its function around a activity or center of interest.
to arrange objects within a area.
a area that has one or more shared traits.
the area between two or more things.
What is the definition of density?
number of thing, people, animals, or objects in a area.
a area that has one or more shared traits.
less densely populated residential/commercial areas surrounding a city.
area of Earth’s surface with certain characteristics yet distinct compared to others.
What is the definition of pattern?
official count of the number of people in a defined area, such as a state.
number of thing, people, animals, or objects in a area.
the way objects are arranged in a area.
to arrange objects within a area.
What is the definition of region?
location of a place in relation to other surrounding places or objects.
area of Earth’s surface with certain characteristics yet distinct compared to others.
number of thing, people, animals, or objects in a area.
focal point of a functional region.
What is the definition of formal region?
type of region that reflects peoples’ feelings/attitude about a place.(
a area that has one or more shared traits.
area of the world being studied.(City, state, country, world)
a area organized by its function around a activity or center of interest.
What is the definition of functional region?
a area that has one or more shared traits.
less densely populated residential/commercial areas surrounding a city.
area of the world being studied.(City, state, country, world)
a area organized by its function around a activity or center of interest.
What is the definition of node?
focal point of a functional region.
location on Earth that is distinguished by its physical/human characteristics.
location of a place in relation to other surrounding places or objects.
position that a point/object occupies on Earth.
What is the definition of perceptual region?
expansion of economic, cultural, and political processes on a worldwide scale.(
type of region that reflects peoples’ feelings/attitude about a place.(Vernacular Region)
classification of a country/region that has qualities of both core and periphery.
less densely populated residential/commercial areas surrounding a city.
What is the definition of theory?
Not this one
official count of the number of people in a defined area, such as a state.
system of ideas intended to explain certain phenomena.
involving data that can be measured by numbers.(Like population)
What is the definition of quantitative?
number of thing, people, animals, or objects in a area.
involving data that is descriptive of a research subject and is often based on peoples’ opinions.(Like visuals such as photos/art)
involving data that can be measured by numbers.(Like population)
official count of the number of people in a defined area, such as a state.
What is the definition of qualitative?
involving data that is descriptive of a research subject and is often based on peoples’ opinions.(Like visuals such as photos/art)
number of thing, people, animals, or objects in a area.
involving data that can be measured by numbers.(Like population)
method of collection or analyzing data from a location without making physical contact.
What definition of geographic information system?
map that focuses on the location of places.
a computer system that allows for the collection, organization, and display of geographic data for analysis.(GIS)
network of satellites that orbit Earth and transmit location data to receivers, enabling users to pinpoint their exact location.(GPS)
the representation of Earth’s surface to show natural and man-mad features, especially their relative positions and elevations.
What is the definition of topography?
the representation of Earth’s surface to show natural and man-mad features, especially their relative positions and elevations.
relationship of the size of the map to the size of the area it represents on Earth’s surface.
any map that focuses on one or more variables to show a relationship between geographic data.
map that focuses on the location of places.
What is the definition of remote sensing?
network of satellites that orbit Earth and transmit location data to receivers, enabling users to pinpoint their exact location.
distance that can be measured using a standard unit of length.
the representation of Earth’s surface to show natural and man-mad features, especially their relative positions and elevations.
method of collection or analyzing data from a location without making physical contact.
What is definition of global positioning system?
network of satellites that orbit Earth and transmit location data to receivers, enabling users to pinpoint their exact location.(GPS)
a computer system that allows for the collection, organization, and display of geographic data for analysis.(GIS)
direction based on a person’s perception, such as left, right, up, or down.
any map that focuses on one or more variables to show a relationship between geographic data.
What is the definition of cartographer?
relationship of the size of the map to the size of the area it represents on Earth’s surface.
any map that focuses on one or more variables to show a relationship between geographic data.
a person who creates maps.
map that focuses on the location of places.
What is the definition of absolute distance?
map that focuses on the location of places.
distance that can be measured using a standard unit of length.
direction based on a person’s perception, such as left, right, up, or down.
any map that focuses on one or more variables to show a relationship between geographic data.
what is the definition of relative distance?
distance that can be measured using a standard unit of length.
any map that focuses on one or more variables to show a relationship between geographic data.
method of collection or analyzing data from a location without making physical contact.
direction based on a person’s perception, such as left, right, up, or down.
What is the definition of map scale?
type of region that reflects peoples’ feelings/attitude about a place.(Vernacular Region)
relationship of the size of the map to the size of the area it represents on Earth’s surface.
any map that focuses on one or more variables to show a relationship between geographic data.
map that focuses on the location of places.
What is the definition of reference map?
area of Earth’s surface with certain characteristics yet distinct compared to others.
map that focuses on the location of places.
a area organized by its function around a activity or center of interest.
any map that focuses on one or more variables to show a relationship between geographic data.
What is the definition of thematic map?
a person who creates maps.
the representation of Earth’s surface to show natural and man-mad features, especially their relative positions and elevations.
map that focuses on the location of places.
any map that focuses on one or more variables to show a relationship between geographic data.
What is the definition of possibilism?
theory that physical environment sets limits on humans and we have the ability to adjust the environment in a course of action.
system of ideas intended to explain certain phenomena.
geographic perspective on how people live/organize themselves and why things in society occurs.
relationship between living things and their environment.
Can latitude affect population distribution
Yes
No
Most early settlements can be found near
Rivers
Mountains
Deserts
Tundras
Which of these is an example of Cultural Diffusion
The Amish only marrying within their faith
Government control of media
McDonald's having a world wide influence
Isolation from other cultures
What satellite imaged would be MOST helpful to someone who wants to show population density on a world map?
Images focusing on bodies of water
Images showing levels of vegetations
Images showing concentration of light.
focusing on transportation hubs
Which is an example of cultural convergence
Soccer as an international sport
Cultures with a unique language
Amish culture
Government controlled media
Which is an example of how cultural convergence may occur
Ban on social media
Separated by natural borders
Embracing social media
Having different languages
