GS 4.5: Urban Geography Quiz

What is urban sprawl?

• The development of rural areas into farmland

• Spreading of urban developments on undeveloped land near a city

• The decline of urban areas into disrepair

• The concentration of businesses in a central area

What is a metropolitan area?

• A rural area with a small population

• A region that includes a central city and its surrounding suburbs

• A city with a declining population

• An area with no urban development

What does Central Place Theory seek to explain?

• The economic growth of a nation or state

• The geographical distribution of natural resources

• The number, size, and location of human settlements in an urban system

• The cultural diversity of urban areas

What are world cities generally considered to do?

• Play an important role in the global economic system

• Have the largest populations in the world

• Be the most technologically advanced cities

• Have the highest levels of pollution

What is a metropolitan area?

• A rural community

• A region that includes a central city and its suburbs

• A small town with no suburbs

• A city with no industrial base

What factor contributes significantly to the ability of cities to offer multiple services and activities?

• Scarce resources

• Dense population

• Poor infrastructure

• Minimal industrial presence

What is one challenge faced by urban areas?

• Lack of creativity

• Overcrowding

• Abundance of resources

• Low population density

What does the Concentric Zone Model illustrate about urban development?

• The linear growth of cities

• The distribution of social classes in urban areas

• The radial expansion of cities without considering social and industrial zones

• The emergence of multiple urban centers

Which urban model was introduced by C. D. Harris and E. L. Ullman in the mid-20th century?

• Concentric Zone Model

• Sector Model

• Multiple Nuclei Model

• Urban Realms Model

What pattern of urban growth is described by the Sector Model?

• Concentric (circular) zones

• Grid layout

• Sectoral divisions

• Multiple Nuclei