Urban Morphology Quiz

What is land use?

• The physical characteristics of a piece of land

• The legal ownership of a piece of land

• Human activities on a piece of land

• Agricultural practices on a piece of land

What is urban decay?

• Improvement and growth in the physical, social, and economic aspects of a city or urban area.

• The migration of people from rural areas to urban areas.

• The process of building new infrastructure in a city or urban area.

• Deterioration and decline in the physical, social, and economic aspects of a city or urban area.

Which of the following is an example of residential land use?

• Housing

• Shopping mall

• Office building

• Industrial park

What causes urban decay?

• Economic decline, population loss, lack of investment, and social problems.

• Natural disasters, lack of government intervention, and infrastructure issues.

• Gentrification, overpopulation, and lack of community involvement.

• Crime rates, pollution, and inadequate public services.

Which of the following is an example of commercial land use?

• Shopping centre

• Office building

• Residential house

• Park

Which of the following is an example of industrial land use?

• Factory or warehouse

• Office building

• Park

• Residential home

Which of the following is an example of recreational land use?

• Public park

• Highway

• Office building

• Shopping mall

What is gentrification?

• The process of implementing stricter regulations and rules in a neighborhood to maintain its historical and cultural integrity.

• The process of renovating and improving a neighborhood, often resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents and the influx of wealthier residents.

• The process of dividing a neighborhood into different zones for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.

• The process of demolishing and rebuilding a neighborhood to attract more businesses and tourists.