Urbanization and Urban Growth Quiz

What is urbanization?

• The process of industrial development

• The process of agricultural development

• The process of development of dense concentrations of people into settlements

• The process of rural development

What percentage of the world's population lives in urban areas?

• 45%

• 68%

• 82%

• 90%

What are the two major metropolitan areas in the US?

• Chicago and Houston

• New York and Los Angeles

• Miami and Atlanta

• San Francisco and Seattle

Why was Athens, Greece an advantageous site?

• It had abundant natural resources

• It had a large population

• It had a favorable situation for trade

• It had a high availability of water

What are the site factors of a city?

• Population density, transportation, and communication networks

• Landforms, climate, and availability of resources

• Economic development and government policies

• Suburbanization, sprawl, and decentralization

Why has Silicon Valley grown? What is a negative consequence of the rapid growth there?

• It has grown due to its proximity to natural resources

• It has grown due to the presence of multinational corporations

• It has grown due to its focus on agriculture

• It has grown due to its focus on manufacturing. A negative consequence is high cost of living.

What are the main functions of Washington D.C.?

• Government administration and laws

• Education and healthcare

• Manufacturing and trade

• Economic development and government policies

What may make one city more attractive than another?

• High crime rate

• Lack of education facilities

• Inadequate policing

• Security, education, and adequate public safety

What is urban sprawl?

• A decline in urban population

• A planned expansion of urban areas

• An unplanned expansion of urban areas

• A shift from urban to rural areas

What is an edge city?

• A city located on the edge of a mountain

• A city located on the edge of a river

• A city located on the edge of an urban area

• A city located on the edge of a country