AP Human Geography – Urban Geography By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which of the following urban models suggests that cities grow outward from a central business district in a series of rings? a) Concentric zone model b) Sector model c) Multiple nuclei model d) Peripheral model 2. The process of urban revitalization and the influx of wealthier residents into deteriorating inner-city neighborhoods is known as: a) Gentrification b) Suburbanization c) Redlining d) Urban sprawl 3. Which of the following terms refers to the legal and social separation of races in urban areas, often resulting in the concentration of racial minorities in specific neighborhoods? a) Segregation b) Urban renewal c) White flight d) Brownfield development 4. The process of converting industrial lands, such as factories or warehouses, into residential or commercial developments is known as: a) Zoning b) Urban planning c) Infill development d) Industrialization 5. Which of the following terms refers to the physical and social separation of different land uses, such as residential, commercial, and industrial areas, within a city? a) Urban sprawl b) Zoning c) Urban hierarchy d) Segregation 6. The movement of people from rural areas to cities, often driven by economic opportunities and the promise of a better quality of life, is known as: a) Urbanization b) Counterurbanization c) Suburbanization d) Rural-urban fringe 7. The planned expansion of a city into surrounding rural areas, often resulting in the conversion of farmland into housing developments, is known as: a) Urban renewal b) Urban sprawl c) Edge city development d) Greenfield development 8. Which of the following terms refers to a self-contained urban area with a high concentration of employment and economic activity, typically located on the outskirts of a larger city? a) Megacity b) Metropolitan area c) Edge city d) Urban heat island 9. The concept of the “urban heat island” refers to: a) The phenomenon of cities being hotter than surrounding rural areas due to human activities and the built environment. b) The migration of people from rural areas to cities in search of economic opportunities. c) The process of urban revitalization and the influx of wealthier residents into deteriorating inner-city neighborhoods. d) The physical and social separation of different land uses within a city. 10. The concept of the “urban hierarchy” refers to: a) The planned expansion of a city into surrounding rural areas, often resulting in the conversion of farmland into housing developments. b) The movement of people from rural areas to cities, often driven by economic opportunities and the promise of a better quality of life. c) The physical and social separation of different land uses, such as residential, commercial, and industrial areas, within a city. d) The ranking of cities based on their size, population, and economic functions, with larger cities having a higher rank. Loading … Posted in Other
