Urban Geography

the growth of cities into urban areas

• pollution

• deforestation

• urbanization

• crop rotation

A city and its surrounding suburbs is known as a what?

• Hinterland

• Community

• Hierarchy

• Metropolitan Area

What is the process by which cities grow and societies become more urban?

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Globalization

• Ruralization

Which term describes a city and its surrounding suburbs?

• Hinterland

• Community

• Hierarchy

• Metropolitan Area

What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to cities?

• Urban Sprawl

• Rural Exodus

• Urban Migration

• Suburbanization

Which of the following is a characteristic of urban areas?

• High population density

• Low population density

• Predominantly agricultural

• Lack of infrastructure

What is the main cause of urban heat islands?

• Increased vegetation

• High-rise buildings

• Concrete and asphalt surfaces

• Proximity to water bodies

Which of the following best describes gentrification?

• Decline in property values

• Increased industrial activity

• Renovation of urban neighborhoods

• Expansion of rural areas

What is a common effect of urban sprawl?

• Increased public transportation

• Decreased air pollution

• Loss of wildlife habitats

• Improved urban planning

Which term refers to the central business district of a city?

• Suburb

• Downtown

• Exurb

• Rural area