Very Easy
Which of the answers is not a positive for urbanization
A. Economic development
B. Overgrazing
C. Higher crime rates
D. Global warming
Correct answer- C. Higher Crime rates
This Answer is correct because Urbanization can lead to poverty which leads to more crimes.
Why are urban areas generally more expensive compared to suburban areas, according to the Bid Rent Theory?
A. Urban areas have higher taxes, making land more expensive.
B. The proximity to the central business district drives higher demand for land in urban areas, increasing prices.
C. Suburban areas are more developed, leading to higher land prices outside city centers.
D. Urban areas have fewer amenities, making them less desirable and lowering land prices.
Correct Answer- B. The proximity to the central business district drives higher demand for land in urban areas, increasing prices.
The northeastern United States is an example of a what?
Megalopolis
Which of the following is an example of a boomburg?
A. New Orleans, Louisiana
B. Brighton, Colorado
C. The Woodlands, Texas
D. Irving, California
Correct answer- D. Irving, California
How does the P in ESPN relate to a megalopolis city?
A. It refers to the physical infrastructure that connects cities within a megalopolis, such as highways and transit systems.
B. It signifies the population density that drives urbanization and economic growth across the megalopolis.
C. It represents the political coordination required to manage the complex governance structures of a megalopolis.
D. It stands for public health initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges of dense urban populations in a megalopolis.
Correct answer- C. It represents the political coordination required to manage the complex governance structures of a megalopolis.
Which of the following factors contribute to suburbanization?
A. Economic development
B. High land prices
C. Limited service amenities
D. Environmental degradation
Correct answer- A. Economic Development
When is smart growth typically practiced in urban development?
A. During rapid industrial expansion when cities need to maximize economic growth
B. When a city has already reached peak development and focuses on high-density, high-rise housing
C. When a city experiences rapid suburban sprawl and seeks to promote more compact, sustainable development.
D. During a recession, when urban areas focus on decreasing transportation costs by reducing public transit.
Correct answer- C. When a city experiences rapid suburban sprawl and seeks to promote more compact, sustainable development.
The process of legally adding land area to a city is what?
Annexation
What is a meta-city?
A. A city with a population over 15 million
B. A city that is part of a larger global network of cities
C. A highly globalized, sprawling urban area with many interconnected cities
D. A small city that serves as the capital of a nation
Answer- B. A city that is part of a larger global network of cities
What does the bid rent theory state about land near a city's center?
A. Land is cheap because of the amount of people
B. Land is reasonable because of farmer's prices
C. Land is expensive because of the lack of demand
D. Land is expensive because of the high amount of people, leading to high demand
Correct answer- D. Land is expensive because of the high amount of people, leading to high demand
Which of the following is an example of annexation?
A. Texas by U.S
B. Birkland by Drakonia
C. Anita by Maikki
D. Shara by Congo
Correct answer- A. Texas by U.S
Texas was annexed on December 29th, 1845
Which of the following is the center of a city where commerce takes place?
A. Suburb
B. Central Business District (CBD)
C. Rural Area
D. Industrial Zone
Correct Answer: B. Central Business District
The Central Business District is a commercial and business center.
Which of the following is an example of a megalopolis city?
A. Miami, Florida
B. Honolulu, Hawaii
C. Tokyo, Japan
D. Brentwood, Tennessee
Correct answer- C. Tokyo, Japan
Which of the following factors is primarily driving the trend of migration from urban to rural areas in recent years, as opposed to the historic flow of people moving from rural to urban regions?
A. The expansion of broadband internet infrastructure, enabling remote work and digital entrepreneurship
B. The revitalization of industrial jobs in rural areas, attracting former urban dwellers
C. Rising property taxes and congestion in cities, pushing residents to seek affordability in rural locales
D. The increase in urban agricultural initiatives, making rural areas less attractive for agricultural work
Correct answer- A. The expansion of broadband internet infrastructure, enabling remote work and digital entrepreneurship
What are mega-cities and meta-cities?
A. Mega-cities are urban areas with populations under 5 million, and meta-cities are small towns with high connectivity.
B. Mega-cities are cities with populations over 10 million, and meta-cities are interconnected urban regions that transcend individual city boundaries.
C. Mega-cities are interlinked global cities, while meta-cities are historical cities with cultural influence.
D. Mega-cities are metropolitan areas that span multiple countries, and meta-cities are isolated, small towns.
Correct answer B- Mega-cities are cities with populations over 10 million, and meta-cities are interconnected urban regions that transcend individual city boundaries.