Exploring Human Geography Concepts

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What is the primary focus of Unit 6 in AP Human Geography?

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Urbanization and City Development

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Characteristic of a primate city?

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It has a population that is at least twice as large as the next largest city.

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What is the rank-size rule in urban geography?

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The nth largest city is 1/n the size of the largest city.

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Which model explains the distribution of services based on the fact that settlements serve as centers of market areas?

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Central Place Theory

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What is a megalopolis?

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A region where several large cities and surrounding areas grow together

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Which of the following is an example of a world city? Tokyo, Cairo, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro

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Tokyo

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What is the primary purpose of zoning laws in urban areas?

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To separate different types of land use

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Which urban model is characterized by a series of rings?

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Concentric Zone Model

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Gentrification

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The renovation of deteriorated urban neighborhoods by means of the influx of more affluent residents

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Characteristic of a suburban area?

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Predominantly residential