Question 1

Scenario 1
Instructions: Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.
Big corporate interests are planning a new massive supermall that is said to rival West Edmonton's Mall and the Minneapolis Mall of America in size,scope,and entertainment value.It is scheduled to open in 2013 in an undisclosed location.The mall is planned to cover 100 acres and have more than 1,000 businesses in addition to a huge underwater sea museum and the world's largest indoor amusement park.The main driving force behind decision making is profit and consumerism.
-Refer to Scenario 1.What major feature of the postmodern city is evident in the above scenario?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Scenario 1
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Question 2

Karla is examining social relationships and political and economic structures in the city.What subfield is Karla studying?

Accepted Answer

Karla is examining social relationships and political and economic structures in the city, indicating that she is studying urban sociology, which focuses on the social, political, and economic dynamics of cities and urban life. The other options are not applicable to her field of study. Post-industrial sociology studies the social changes that occur during the transformation from an industrial economy to a post-industrial economy. Demographic transition studies the changes in birth rates, death rates, and population growth in various societies over time. Human ecology studies the relationship between humans and the environment.

Question 3

Which term refers to the movement of people from one geographic area to another for the purpose of changing residency?

Accepted Answer

Migration refers specifically to the movement of people from one geographic area to another for the purpose of changing residency. Relocation can refer to any type of move, including within the same geographic area. Immigration and emigration refer specifically to moves across national borders, while migration can involve moves within a country as well.

Question 4

Which of the following countries has the lowest percentage of foreign-born residents?

Accepted Answer

According to data from the United Nations, Hungary has the lowest percentage of foreign-born residents, with only 1.6% of the population being born in another country. Japan has a slightly higher percentage at 1.9%, while Australia and Canada have much higher percentages at 28.4% and 21.5% respectively.

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes Canada's immigration policies?

Accepted Answer

Canada's immigration policies encourage immigrants to retain their ethnic languages and cultures, as it recognizes the importance of diversity and multiculturalism. In fact, Canada has a policy of official bilingualism, recognizing both English and French as official languages, and has provided services and materials in various languages to ensure that all individuals can access government services and information. Additionally, Canada has various programs and initiatives aimed at recognizing and celebrating the cultural diversity of its population.

Question 6

Which term refers to the process by which members of the middle and upper-middle classes move into the central city area and renovate existing properties?

Accepted Answer

Gentrification refers to the process of renewal and rebuilding in urban areas, often by middle and upper-middle-class individuals moving into the city and renovating existing properties. This often leads to the displacement of lower-income residents and changes in the demographic makeup of the neighborhood. Invasion refers to the physical arrival of a new group, urbanization refers to the overall growth and development of urban areas, and succession refers to the replacement of one group by another in a given area.

Question 7

What percentage of the population is accepted as immigrants in Canada each year?

Accepted Answer

Canada's annual immigration levels are less than 1 percent of its total population. The country has a planned approach to immigration but does not reach as high as 2 percent or more annually.

Question 8

Rita's family left the Democratic Republic of Congo to avoid violence and political unrest.What term best describes this type of movement?

Accepted Answer

Emigration refers to the act of leaving one's country to live in another, often due to factors like violence or political unrest, as in Rita's family's case.

Question 9

According to Statistics Canada,what percentage of women fear using public transportation after dark?

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, approximately 75 percent of women fear using public transportation after dark.

Question 10

Scenario 1
Instructions: Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.
Big corporate interests are planning a new massive supermall that is said to rival West Edmonton's Mall and the Minneapolis Mall of America in size,scope,and entertainment value.It is scheduled to open in 2013 in an undisclosed location.The mall is planned to cover 100 acres and have more than 1,000 businesses in addition to a huge underwater sea museum and the world's largest indoor amusement park.The main driving force behind decision making is profit and consumerism.
-Refer to Scenario 1.What is one potential outcome of projects such as this that is characteristic of the postmodern city?

Accepted Answer

The potential outcome of projects such as this is fragmentation, as the focus is on profit and consumerism rather than creating a cohesive community or inclusive space. The massive size and scope of the mall may also contribute to a sense of fragmentation within the surrounding city.

Question 11

Which of the following perspectives would claim that city planners have attempted to bring people back to the city centre by establishing urban entertainment districts that often included branded,risk-free attractions?

Accepted Answer

Postmodern theory focuses on the ways in which urban spaces are designed and marketed to attract people, often through consumer-oriented and themed environments, which aligns with the creation of urban entertainment districts.

Question 12

What percentage of the world's population is concentrated in cities today?

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, as of 2018, approximately 55% of the world's population lives in urban areas.

Question 13

Eric is teaching a course on the distinctive social and psychological patterns of life typically found in the city.Which of the following terms best describes the focus of Eric's course?

Accepted Answer

Urbanism is the study of the social, political, and economic aspects of cities and their surroundings. Therefore, Eric's course on distinctive social and psychological patterns of life typically found in the city falls under the category of urbanism.

Question 14

Which of the following terms best describes the process by which some societies have moved from high birth and death rates to relatively low birth and death rates as a result of technological development?

Accepted Answer

The process described in the question is called demographic transition, which refers to the shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a society undergoes economic and social development. This process is typically seen in societies that become more industrialized and urbanized, and it is driven in part by improvements in healthcare, education, and access to birth control. Post-industrialization refers to the shift from a manufacturing-based economy to a service-based one, while urbanization refers to the growth of cities. Gentrification refers to the process by which wealthier residents move into previously low-income areas, typically leading to increased housing costs and displacement of lower-income residents.

Question 15

Tammy is studying how middle-class families gradually take over areas of the city that were formerly dominated by working class families.Which theoretical perspective is Tammy using?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tammy is studying how middle-class families gradually...

Question 16

Which of the following terms best describes population movement that results in urbanization?

Accepted Answer

Urbanization is a type of internal migration where people move from rural areas to urban areas within the same country. Therefore, the best choice is C) internal migration. A) internal immigration is a vague term that could refer to any type of movement within a country. B) international migration refers to movement between countries, which is not necessarily related to urbanization. D) internal emigration refers to people leaving their home country, which is also not related to urbanization.

Question 17

Naomi is writing about urban growth from a conflict perspective.Which of the following statements best exemplifies her views?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Naomi is writing about urban growth from...

Question 18

Kevin is studying the significance of terrain and the importance of transportation routes in the layout of cities.Which theoretical perspective is Kevin using?

Accepted Answer

Kevin is studying the importance of transportation routes in cities, which is one of the key concepts in the sector model. The sector model explains how cities grow outward from a central core along transportation routes, with different sectors of the city exhibiting different types of land use and social characteristics. The other answer choices are not relevant to Kevin's study of terrain and transportation routes.

Question 19

Scenario 1
Instructions: Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.
Big corporate interests are planning a new massive supermall that is said to rival West Edmonton's Mall and the Minneapolis Mall of America in size,scope,and entertainment value.It is scheduled to open in 2013 in an undisclosed location.The mall is planned to cover 100 acres and have more than 1,000 businesses in addition to a huge underwater sea museum and the world's largest indoor amusement park.The main driving force behind decision making is profit and consumerism.
-Refer to Scenario 1.If a group of youth came to the new mall and attempted to just sit for hours at a time in one of the food courts without purchasing anything,a postmodern perspective would argue that it is likely security guards would have them removed.Why?

Accepted Answer

Private spaces, even if they are open to the public, have the right to deny entrance or remove individuals who are not consuming or following their rules/policies. This is especially common in malls, which are privately owned spaces.

Question 20

What term does Louis Wirth (1938)use to describe the "way of life" of living in a city?

Accepted Answer

Louis Wirth (1938) uses the term "urbanism" to describe the "way of life" of living in a city.

Quiz 21: Population and Urbanization