Zoning and Urban Models Quiz

What is zoning?

• The process of building skyscrapers

• The division of a city into different areas for specific uses

• The construction of roads and highways

• The development of parks and recreational areas

Which of the following is NOT a type of zone mentioned in the text?

• Industrial

• Residential

• Agricultural

• Commercial

What is the central area of a city called in the Hoyt Sector model?

• Industrial Zone

• Residential Zone

• Central Business District (CBD)

• Greenspace

In the Hoyt Sector model, which zone is typically surrounded by low-income residential areas?

• Commercial Zone

• Industrial Zone

• Office Zone

• Greenspace

What factor is included in de Blij’s Sub-Saharan African City model that is not typically considered in the Hoyt Sector model?

• Climate

• Historical and demographic factors

• Transportation routes

• Economic activities

Which of the following is a common feature of the Central Business District (CBD)?

• High-rise buildings

• Agricultural land

• Low land values

• Few pedestrians during the day

What is the rural–urban fringe?

• The area where the city center is located

• The transition zone between urban and rural areas

• The industrial zone of a city

• The commercial district of a city

In MEDCs, what type of areas might you find in the rural–urban fringe?

• Squatter settlements

• Recreational areas like golf courses

• High-rise office buildings

• Dense residential zones

What is urban sprawl?

• The vertical growth of cities

• The outward expansion of cities into peripheral areas

• The development of parks within cities

• The construction of underground transport systems

Which of the following is a consequence of urban sprawl?

• Decreased consumption of resources

• Increased congestion

• Higher land values in the CBD

• More greenspace within the city center