WorksheetsAP Human Geography Unit 6
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 54mins
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
Which of the following best explains the strength of the diagram shown as a theoretical model in human geography?
The model presents a general theory that is applicable to metropolitan areas that were first settled in the era of postcolonial independence.
The model presents a general theory that is most applicable to metropolitan areas with technology-based urban economies.
The model presents a general theory that is most applicable to metropolitan areas that were once colonial-era Spanish cities.
The model presents a general theory that is most applicable to metropolitan areas that were once colonial-era Portuguese cities.
An advantage of the Harris and Ullman multiple nuclei model over the Burgess concentric zone model and the Hoyt sector model of internal city structure is that the multiple nuclei model
easily incorporates construction of a new airport on the urban periphery
easily incorporates depiction of linear and areal physical relief features
allows for the central business district to be situated in an edge city
is also applicable to rural areas beyond the urban periphery
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
The photograph above shows high-density residential housing built in the early 2000s in Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas, developed to accommodate large increases in population in the area. Which of the following best explains the growth in population and housing shown in the image and the census data?
The impacts of deindustrialization in other Sun Belt–region cities
A cycle of rapid economic development and real estate investment
A period of immigration from southern Europe and eastern Europe
The growth brought on by resource extraction and industrialization
In the development of urban land, which of the following is typically built on the most accessible sites?
High-rise apartment buildings
Farm markets
Retail complexes
Single-family housing
Most Latin American cities are focused on a
squatter settlement
government housing project
central plaza
skyscraper office building
Which of the following best explains the importance of stock exchanges in the cities of Mumbai, India and Shanghai, China?
These cities have a large manufacturing labor force.
These edge cities are built at the intersection of transportation routes.
These cities function as global economic centers in the core.
These cities function as global economic centers in the semiperiphery.
Based on a comparison of the zones in the model shown, which of the following best explains how the model is limited in its representation of present-day urban land-use patterns?
The model does not show the cost-to-distance effects of multiple suburban central business districts and the pattern of residential areas that surround them.
The model does not account for the existence of suburbs composed of single-family homes where the housing structure is more expensive than the land it is built on.
The model does not show that taller buildings constructed in the central business district are a result of increased land costs.
The model does not indicate that land for apartment buildings is more expensive than land for single-family homes.
The model above represents zones that are present in many American cities. Which of the following design concepts of urban development is likely to have the most significant impact on the reduction of urban sprawl?
Transformation of warehouse space in zone 2 of the model into high-income rental properties
Construction of a large shopping mall in zone 1 of the model
Mixed-use land development in zone 5 of the model
Gentrification of older housing in selected neighborhoods in zone 3 of the model
The multiple-nuclei model of city structure tends to be most applicable to
newer, fast-growing cities
Latin American cities
traditional cities
small cities
Which of the following exemplifies a smart-growth approach to urban planning?
Construction of affordable housing in suburban neighborhoods
Creation of walkable neighborhoods with mixed-use land and access to public transportation
Conversion of farmland to housing to encourage migration to suburbs
Creation of zoning laws that separate retail space from housing developments
Using the diagram above, at what distance from the central business district will recreational land use begin to outbid all other land uses?
About 18 miles
About 10 miles
About 3 miles
About 12 miles
Which of the following best explains what the central business district data indicate?
Government policy makers and business partners have focused infrastructure efforts on creating a downtown work environment that is positive for economic development.
Business owners want to have fast Internet available for their consumers in order to improve online ratings for local services and generate return customers.
Consumers demand that the fastest Internet service available before they will consider visiting a city or selecting a hotel for work or business trips.
Politicians and activists have made Internet connectivity a basic right of urban residents and feel that governments should provide services to increase the connectivity of citizens.
Which of the following best explains the importance of stock exchanges in the cities of Mumbai, India and Shanghai, China?
These edge cities are built at the intersection of transportation routes.
These cities function as global economic centers in the core.
These cities function as global economic centers in the semiperiphery.
These edge cities have a large number of high-technology companies.
In the contemporary pattern of migration to cities in more developed countries, migrants are more likely to settle in
Areas of gentrification
Suburban areas
Squatter settlements
Brownfield sites
Which of the following is a true statement about classic models of city structure?
The concentric zone model does not have a transitional area.
The central business district has the most dominant position in the multiple nuclei model.
The interaction between the central city and the suburbs is greatest in the urban realm model.
The sector model is highly influenced by transportation patterns.
Which of the following accurately describes the city population data in the table?
Ho Chi Minh City is both a megacity and a primate city.
Hanoi is both a capital city and a primate city.
Bangkok is NOT a megacity
Bangkok is both a megacity and a primate city.
Which of the following occurs when the cities in a country follow the rank-size rule and the country has a primate city?
The largest city is five times the population of the next-largest city.
The largest city is three times the population of the next-largest city.
There are two large cities with similar population sizes.
The largest city is two times the population of the next-largest city.
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
8 million
5 million
9 million
3.5 million
Which of the following refers to the size and functional complexity of cities?
Basic-nonbasic ratio
Threshold ratio
Urban hierarchy
Multiplier effect
According to Christaller’s central place model, which of the following would most likely have the smallest range?
A grocery store
A professional football stadium
A symphony orchestra hall
An international airport
Which of the following best illustrates how the world cities in the table are connected globally in ways that transcend national borders?
Chinatown and the United Nations being located in New York City
London and Tokyo being seats of national governments
London building a new financial district
Tokyo developing into one of the largest megacities
Which of the following statements best explains how the world cities listed in the table function within the world’s urban hierarchy?
The top ten world cities have a significant impact on the international economy and are important drivers of globalization.
The cities with larger populations are the biggest drivers of global innovation.
The top ten world cities offer a wide array of services, but these services are restricted to local populations.
The cities with smaller populations can be expected to experience the fastest rates of population growth within the next several decades.
In the new global economy, an increasing proportion of influential financial decisions are being made in
regional centers and small towns where fax machines are used
major corporate centers such as New York, London, and Tokyo
the informal sector
the field, close to the sources of agricultural production
International company headquarters, significant global financial functions, and a polarized social structure are defining characteristics of
world cities
forward capitals
edge cities
primate cities
Which of the following best explains a geographic characteristic shared by megacities in the global periphery?
Abundant job opportunities in megacities lead to low unemployment rates.
Megacities demonstrate unplanned growth patterns and often contain squatter settlements.
Megacities developed due to major investments in high-speed railways and subway systems.
Deindustrialization is causing megacity populations to decline.
Which of the following is true of an edge city?
It has a large amount of recently developed retail and office space.
It is close to bankruptcy.
It is an outlet for a region’s trade.
It is increasingly used for heavy industry.
All of the following are reasons for the rise of suburban development in the 1950s EXCEPT
the building of interstate highways
the G.I. Bill of Rights
better public transportation
prefab construction methods
Which of the following best explains why countries such as Brazil, Burma (Myanmar), Kazakhstan, and Nigeria would construct a new capital city in a different location from the old capital city?
To distance the new capital cities from the countries' colonial histories
To build modern, planned cities and administrative centers
To attract world trade to a new site
To be better protected from foreign invasion
Which of the following is a correct statement about the major cities of the world?
They are concentrated between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn.
Most primate cities are located in the United States and western Europe
Most are located on rivers or seacoasts.
Most are found in areas that are not very suitable for agriculture.
Which of the following was a consequence of blockbusting in North American cities?
Poor residents were unable to acquire mortgages.
Real estate agents lost sellers.
European immigrants moved into housing vacated by upwardly mobile Americans.
The ethnic composition of neighborhoods changed
Water run-off is likely to be greatest in which of the following settings?
City
Forest preserve
Flat farmland
Beachfront
The image shows a squatter settlement at the edge of a city in South Africa. What information regarding causes and effects does the image convey?
The image shows the size of the squatter settlement and the need for additional land.
The image can be used to determine the number of people who live in the squatter settlement.
The image shows the cultural beliefs and values of the people living in the squatter settlement.
The image shows the living conditions of people in the squatter settlement, who are unable to acquire permanent housing within the city.
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
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
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
Prior to 1850 the location of all major North American cities was related, chiefly, to the presence of
navigable waterways
transcontinental highways
defensive sites
railroad junctions
water power
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
Most Latin American cities are focused on a
government housing project
zone of heavy industry
central plaza
skyscraper office building
squatter settlement
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
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)
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
Starting in the 1990's, a movement known as _________ began to feature mixed-use neighborhoods with businesses and residential properties, walkable areas and a variety of price ranges for homes.
blockbusting
gentrification
leapfrogging
new urbanism
Blockbusting and redlining have contributed to... in American cities.
gated communities
racial segregation
public transportation
exurbanization
Real estate agents have encouraged (often) white families to sell their houses at a loss once a (often) black or latino family moves into the neighborhood in a process known as...
redlining
gentrification
filtering
blockbusting
Define the concept of urban primacy and provide an example of a city that exhibits this pattern.
Example: New York City in Canada
Example: Mexico City in Mexico
Example: London in Australia
Example: Tokyo in Brazil
What are the characteristics of a megacity?
A megacity has a population of less than one million people
A megacity has very limited access to modern amenities
A megacity is typically located in a rural area
A megacity is typically defined as a metropolitan area with a total population in excess of ten million people.
Name three megacities around the world and their respective countries.
Moscow, Germany; Cairo, Egypt; Rio de Janeiro, Argentina
New York City, Canada; London, England; Seoul, South Korea
Tokyo, Japan; Shanghai, China; Mumbai, India
Paris, France; Beijing, Japan; Sydney, China
Explain the concept of suburbanization and its impact on urban areas.
Suburbanization is the process of urban areas shrinking and becoming less populated.
Suburbanization has no impact on urban areas.
Suburbanization is the outward growth of urban areas into surrounding suburban areas, leading to the development of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, and often resulting in the decline of the urban core and the creation of urban sprawl.
Suburbanization is the development of rural areas into urban spaces.
What are the challenges faced by megacities in terms of infrastructure and services?
Population density, traffic congestion, waste management, and access to basic services
High population density and no traffic congestion
Efficient waste management and no need for basic services
Low population density and easy traffic flow
Discuss the concept of counterurbanization and provide examples of cities experiencing this trend.
New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago
Miami, San Francisco, Seattle
London, Paris, Tokyo
Counterurbanization is exemplified by cities like Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas; and Asheville, North Carolina, where people are moving away from larger urban centers to smaller, more rural areas.
What factors contribute to the growth of megacities?
Lack of access to education and healthcare
Decrease in technology and innovation
Rural to urban migration, natural population growth, and economic opportunities
Strict government regulations on urban development
Compare and contrast the urbanization patterns in developed and developing countries.
Urbanization patterns in developed countries tend to be more planned and organized, with better infrastructure and services. In contrast, urbanization in developing countries is often characterized by rapid and unplanned growth, inadequate infrastructure, and informal settlements.
Both developed and developing countries have similar urbanization patterns
Urbanization in developed countries is characterized by rapid and unplanned growth
Urbanization in developing countries tends to be more planned and organized
How does the concept of urban hierarchy relate to the formation of megacities?
It shows the relationship between different levels of cities, with megacities being at the top of the hierarchy.
It has no relation to the formation of megacities
It only applies to rural areas
It is a concept that is not relevant to urban development
Explain the concept of urban sprawl and its impact on the environment.
Urban sprawl is the process of urban areas shrinking and becoming less populated.
Urban sprawl has no impact on the environment.
Urban sprawl is the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding environment, often leading to habitat destruction, increased pollution, and inefficient resource use.
Urban sprawl is the development of rural areas into urban spaces.
7.6 What is the model shown here?
planetary model
gravity model
central place model
multiple nuclei model
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
7.5 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 If the largest city in a country is 18 million people, how big would the third largest city be, according to the Rank-Size Rule?
9 million
6 million
3 million
2 million
7.4 As you go higher up the urban hierarchy, you find settlements with more population and more _____________.
services
natural resources
political violence
land
7.4 What is the smallest kind of settlement shown on the urban hierarchy?
villages
towns
hamlets
exurbs
7.4 Which of the following is NOT an example of a world city?
Tokyo
Dallas
New York
London
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
7.3 ________________ is a functional region consisting of a large city and its nearby suburbs
world city
forward capital
metropolitan area
exurb
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
7.2 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
7.6 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 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
7.6 A commonly available product like gasoline or groceries will have ________ range.
short
long
wide
narrow
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
7.9 The process where banks deny loans and other financial services to residents in areas marked as "dangerous", areas that almost always contained minority communities?
redlining
segregation
white flight
squatter settlements
7.9 What caused gentrification to begin to happen in the 1990s?
the suburbs became too overpopulated
cities began to reinvest in their downtown areas
minority residents protested in cities across the US
farmers sold off their land for residential development
Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with urban sprawl in core countries?
Loss of farmland and natural habitats
Increased air pollution from drivers
Greater use of city infrastructure
loss of educational opportunities
Based upon Wallerstein's World Systems Theory, which of the following countries best fits the description of a periphery country?
Brazil
Japan
Mali
China
Many of the poor on the periphery of cities in less developed countries live in areas known as
squatter settlements
public housing
the zone in transition
suburbs
Why do many African cities contain multiple commercial districts?
Colonial CBD formed apart from traditional commerce centers
Africans were not allowed to use the CBDs used by Europeans
African urban planning promoted multiple CBDs
One CBD is not enough for Africa’s growing urban population
Which option best describes the difference between core, semi-periphery, and periphery countries?
Core countries mainly produce raw materials, semi-periphery countries focus on farming, and periphery countries dominate global trade.
Core countries have the most economic power, semi-periphery countries have a mix of development levels, and periphery countries have the least economic development.
Core countries are the poorest countries, semi-periphery countries are wealthy, and periphery countries are rapidly industrializing.
Core countries are located in the Northern Hemisphere, semi-periphery countries are in the Southern Hemisphere, and periphery countries are island nations.
how fast does a sneeze travel?
120 mph
220 mph
100 mph
200 mph
what kind of pants was Jake from State Farm wearing ?
Sweatpants
Jeans
Khakis
Shorts
On the American flag, is the top stripe RED or WHITE?
Red
White
What is the fastest bird on foot?
Ostrich
Sparrow
Eagle
Dragon
Woodpecker
Which superhero has no super powers?
Batman
Spiderman
Wonder Woman
Superman
Chris Hemsworth plays which superhero?
Iron Man
Captain America
Thor
Spiderman
Many historians date the beginning of the space race to Oct. 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union launched________.
a giant slingshot that grazed the moon
a jet-propulsion plane that broke the sound barrier called the Khrushchev
a supersonic missile called Red Dawn
the world’s first artificial satellite named Sputnik
Who became president of the United States after Roosevelt died
Taft
Eisenhower
Nixson
Truman
How many shapes are there in lucky charms cereal?
9
10
7
8
