AP HuG 16.3

Why is infrastructure important for a well-functioning society?

• It provides entertainment and leisure activities.

• It ensures police and fire protection, hospitals, and schools.

• It increases the number of shopping malls.

• It reduces the need for public transportation.

What are some consequences of poor infrastructure?

• Increased tourism and economic growth.

• Improved communication and technology.

• Disease and difficulty in performing daily tasks.

• Enhanced cultural exchange and diversity.

Why do core countries with powerful economies have the best infrastructure?

• They have a large population.

• They have wealth and expertise.

• They have more natural resources.

• They have a better climate.

What is a challenge faced by peripheral and semi-peripheral countries regarding infrastructure?

• Lack of natural resources.

• Lack of skilled labor.

• Lack of money to build high levels of infrastructure.

• Lack of political stability.

What can exist between core and peripheral areas within the same country?

• Cultural similarities.

• Disparities.

• Equal opportunities.

• Uniform infrastructure.

What do places with the strongest infrastructure experience?

• The most economic and social development.

• The highest population growth.

• The most political influence.

• The greatest environmental challenges.

What is one benefit of a strong infrastructure for businesses?

• It allows businesses to effectively and confidently transport goods and share information.

• It reduces the need for a labor pool.

• It decreases the economic vitality of a city.

• It limits the ability to create more equality.

What are municipal governments responsible for in urban areas?

• Building and maintaining infrastructure

• Creating national policies

• Managing international relations

• Regulating global trade

Why might local governments in an urban area struggle to collaborate?

• They are too integrated

• They are not integrated

• They have too much funding

• They have identical interests

What issue can arise when government bureaucracies are dispersed between different levels?

• Increased cooperation

• Enhanced communication

• Lack of cooperation

• Unified interests