Question 1

What does the U.S.government labels a city of 50,000 residents?
A)a suburbanized area
B)a rural area
C)an urban area
D)a geographic area

Accepted Answer

The U.S. government labels a city of 50,000 residents as an urban area. Urban areas are defined by the Census Bureau as densely developed residential, commercial, and other non-residential areas with populations of 50,000 or more. This classification is based on population density, rather than the distance between buildings or the percentage of developed land.

Question 2

What is the term for areas surrounding large cities that are located near major highways and contain shopping centers and many restaurants?
A)metropolises
B)suburbanized centers
C)exurbias
D)edge cities

Accepted Answer

The term for areas surrounding large cities that are located near major highways and contain shopping centers and many restaurants is "edge cities."

Question 3

Cities are open to a variety of external and global influences.What is this called?
A)locality
B)cosmopolitanism
C)gentrification
D)suburbia

Accepted Answer

Cosmopolitanism refers to the openness and receptiveness of a city towards external and global influences. It is characterized by diversity, multiculturalism, and a global perspective. Cities with a cosmopolitan outlook are often considered more vibrant, dynamic, and progressive, and attract people from different parts of the world.

Question 4

During the process of gentrification,who is often forced out of the blighted areas to make way for new housing?
A)the middle classes
B)the upper classes
C)women
D)the working classes

Accepted Answer

The working classes are often forced out of gentrifying areas due to rising property values and rents. This displacement can lead to the loss of community and a lack of affordable housing options for those who can no longer afford to live in the area.

Question 5

What is the name for the process by which people come to be in relatively densely population urban areas?
A)suburbanization
B)urbanization
C)metropolitanization
D)urbanism

Accepted Answer

Urbanization is the process by which people come to be in relatively densely population urban areas.

Question 6

Which of these is TRUE of the contemporary central role of cities in consumption?
A)It has expanded into more cities worldwide.
B)It has intensified but not expanded.
C)It has been reduced due to Internet use and suburban malls.
D)It has been supplemented by many more types of consumer services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these is TRUE of the...

Question 7

Which of these best characterizes world cities?
A)They are centers of communities of immigrants who interact with family and friends in their homeland.
B)They are planned communities built around major international airports and shopping centers.
C)They are found at the outermost rings surrounding large cities.
D)They are built near major highways and corporate offices.

Accepted Answer

World cities are defined as centers of global economic and cultural activity, attracting people from all over the world. Many of these cities have large and diverse immigrant populations who maintain connections with their home countries, creating communities within the larger city. Therefore, choice A best characterizes world cities.

Question 8

In 2018,there were ______ megacities around the world.
A)13
B)23
C)33
D)53

Accepted Answer

Megacities are urban areas with a population of over 10 million people. According to the United Nations, there were 33 megacities around the world in 2018.

Question 9

Which of these is an area where land and housing costs are lower and its outer edges blend into the rural countryside?
A)exurbia
B)suburbia
C)urban areas
D)gated communities

Accepted Answer

Exurbia refers to areas that are beyond the suburbs and are typically more rural or semi-rural. Land and housing costs are often lower in these areas, and they blend into the surrounding countryside.

Question 10

Gina lives in a community where there are guards and surveillance cameras in every corner of the development.She moved here,away from the city,to escape the crime problem.Gina lives in a ______ community.
A)barrier
B)gated
C)secure
D)locked

Accepted Answer

The use of guards and surveillance cameras in a community indicates that it is gated, meaning that there is restricted access to the area. "Barrier" implies that there is a physical obstruction preventing entry, which may not necessarily be the case in this scenario. "Secure" and "locked" are both possible descriptions of a gated community, but do not necessarily capture the full scope of the security measures in place.

Question 11

How many million immigrants from Mexico are estimated to be currently living in the U.S.?
A)1 million
B)2 million
C)12 million
D)25 million

Accepted Answer

The estimated number of immigrants from Mexico living in the U.S. is around 12 million, as of 2021. This number has varied in recent years due to changing policies and economic conditions.

Question 12

When real estate capital is reinvested in inner-city areas to create a new infrastructure for the well-to-do,this is referred to as which of these?
A)enterprise zoning
B)restoration
C)gentrification
D)redlining

Accepted Answer

Gentrification is the process of reinvesting in urban areas, often in lower income or rundown neighborhoods, leading to an influx of wealthier residents and a transformation of the neighborhood's character. This process can often displace long-term residents and contribute to social and economic stratification. Enterprise zoning refers to a policy that designates certain areas as suitable for businesses and certain types of economic activity. Restoration refers to the renovation or preservation of buildings or neighborhoods. Redlining refers to discriminatory practices by banks or insurance companies that deny or raise the cost of services in specific neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic makeup of the area.

Question 13

Demographers predict that by 2050 ______ of the world's population will live in urban areas.
A)28%
B)48%
C)68%
D)75%

Accepted Answer

According to a United Nations report, the world's urban population is expected to reach 68% by 2050. This means that over two-thirds of the world's population will live in urban areas by then.

Question 14

Last year,the Lee family visited Orlando,Florida,for their summer vacation.Orlando,home to Disney World,places great emphasis on spectacle.It can be classified as a(n)______ city.
A)world
B)edge
C)fantasy
D)global

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions that Orlando is home to Disney World and places great emphasis on spectacle, suggesting that it is a city focused on creating a fantasy world for visitors. Therefore, the best choice is C) fantasy.

Question 15

Shayne lives about 5 miles outside the city of Philadelphia's political boundaries.Shayne would be considered to live in which of these?
A)a suburb
B)a megalopolis
C)a metropolis
D)a mega-region

Accepted Answer

Shayne lives outside the city limits of Philadelphia and thus would be considered to live in a suburb. Megalopolis, metropolis, and mega-region all refer to larger urban areas that typically encompass multiple cities or municipalities.

Question 16

Which of these is a city with a population greater than 10 million?
A)a metropolis
B)a megacity
C)an edge city
D)a cosmocity

Accepted Answer

Megacity is a city with a population greater than 10 million. A metropolis can refer to a large urban area but may not necessarily have a population greater than 10 million. An edge city is a suburban area with a concentration of office buildings, shopping centers, and entertainment facilities. Cosmocity is not a commonly used term in urban geography.

Question 17

Which of these is the study of poisons and insecticides that heavily influenced the awareness of environmental problems in the U.S.during the 1960s?
A)Silent Spring
B)Hot Planet
C)Environmental Crisis
D)New Spring

Accepted Answer

"Silent Spring" is a book by Rachel Carson that focuses on the study of poisons and insecticides and their impact on the environment. It was published in 1962 and is often credited with raising awareness about environmental issues in the United States during the 1960s.

Question 18

Raphael has overstayed his visa in the U.S.Raphael is an example of which of these?
A)asylum seeker
B)refugee
C)labor migrant
D)undocumented immigrant

Accepted Answer

Raphael's stay in the US has exceeded the duration allowed by his visa, making him an undocumented immigrant. An asylum seeker is someone who flees their home country due to persecution and seeks protection in another country. A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee their home country due to war, persecution, or violence. A labor migrant is someone who goes to another country to work and is authorized to do so by the country's authorities.

Question 19

Which of the following terms describes the fact that capitalism requires constant productive growth?
A)sustainable development
B)treadmill of production
C)gentrification
D)McDonaldization

Accepted Answer

The term "treadmill of production" describes the idea that capitalism requires constant growth and expansion in order to sustain itself, leading to an unsustainable cycle of resource consumption and environmental degradation. Options A, C, and D are not directly related to this concept.

Question 20

What is the classification of the area between Boston,Massachusetts,and Washington,D.C.?
A)metropolis
B)megalopolis
C)gated community
D)suburb

Accepted Answer

The area between Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. is known as a megalopolis, which is a region consisting of several large cities and their surrounding areas that have grown together and merged into one continuous urban area.

Quiz 17: Population, urbanization, and the Environment

What does the U.S.government labels a city of 50,000 residents?

What is the term for areas surrounding large cities that are located near major highways and contain shopping centers and many restaurants?

Cities are open to a variety of external and global influences.What is this called?

During the process of gentrification,who is often forced out of the blighted areas to make way for new housing?

What is the name for the process by which people come to be in relatively densely population urban areas?

Which of these is TRUE of the contemporary central role of cities in consumption?

Which of these best characterizes world cities?

In 2018,there were ______ megacities around the world.

Which of these is an area where land and housing costs are lower and its outer edges blend into the rural countryside?

Gina lives in a community where there are guards and surveillance cameras in every corner of the development.She moved here,away from the city,to escape the crime problem.Gina lives in a ______ community.

How many million immigrants from Mexico are estimated to be currently living in the U.S.?

When real estate capital is reinvested in inner-city areas to create a new infrastructure for the well-to-do,this is referred to as which of these?

Demographers predict that by 2050 ______ of the world's population will live in urban areas.

Last year,the Lee family visited Orlando,Florida,for their summer vacation.Orlando,home to Disney World,places great emphasis on spectacle.It can be classified as a(n) ______ city.

Shayne lives about 5 miles outside the city of Philadelphia's political boundaries.Shayne would be considered to live in which of these?

Which of these is a city with a population greater than 10 million?

Which of these is the study of poisons and insecticides that heavily influenced the awareness of environmental problems in the U.S.during the 1960s?

Raphael has overstayed his visa in the U.S.Raphael is an example of which of these?

Which of the following terms describes the fact that capitalism requires constant productive growth?

What is the classification of the area between Boston,Massachusetts,and Washington,D.C.?