Urban Geography Concepts and Models

Mr. Lee introduces Unit 6 of the AP Human Geography course, focusing on urbanization. He explains key concepts like site and situation, the origins of urbanization, and the hearths of urbanization. The video also covers mega cities, meta cities, globalization, primate cities, and the rank size rule. Central place theory is discussed with examples, and various urban models such as the concentric zone, sector model, and multiple nuclei model are explained. The video aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of urbanization and its impact on global development.

What is the concept of 'site' in urban geography?

• The external factors affecting a city

• The historical background of a city

• The internal characteristics within a city's boundaries

• The economic activities of a city

Which of the following is NOT a primary hearth of urbanization?

• Greece

• Nile Valley

• Peru

• Mesoamerica

What is required for a society to become sedentary?

• Industrialization and urbanization

• Agricultural surplus and social stratification

• Technological advancement and trade

• Military power and political stability

Which city is an example of a mega city?

• A city with a population of 30 million

• A city with a population of 20 million

• A city with a population of 10 million

• A city with a population of 5 million

What is the term for the interconnectedness that increases economic growth by bringing jobs to a country?

• Urbanization

• Globalization

• Modernization

• Industrialization

Which city is an example of a primate city?

• Sydney

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Mexico City

According to the rank size rule, if the largest city has a population of 8 million, what would be the population of the second largest city?

• 4 million

• 2 million

• 6 million

• 8 million

What does the central place theory explain?

• The distribution of different types of cities

• The economic activities within a city

• The number, size, and location of human settlements

• The historical development of urban areas

Which urban model is characterized by a central business district surrounded by concentric rings?

• Urban realms model

• Concentric zone model

• Multiple nuclei model

• Sector model

In the sector model, what is the primary mode of transportation considered?

• Airplanes

• Bicycles

• Railway system

• Automobiles