Question 1

Which of the following terms is used to describe an individual, large city in a developing country with an unbalanced pattern of urbanization across the rest of the country?

Accepted Answer

Primate city is a term used to describe an individual, large city in a developing country with an unbalanced pattern of urbanization across the rest of the country. A primate city is typically much larger and more influential than any other city in the country and often dominates the economic, political, and cultural realms. Megaregion refers to a large, interconnected urban area that spans multiple cities and regions. MCMR (Metropolitan City-Region) refers to a large metro area that extends beyond the core city and includes surrounding municipalities. Export city refers to a city whose economy is primarily dependent on exporting goods and services to other countries.

Question 2

The urbanization patterns seen in cities in developing countries are influenced largely by the legacy of what?

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The urbanization patterns in cities in developing countries are largely influenced by the legacy of colonialism, which often resulted in cities being built to serve European interests and not necessarily the needs of the local population. This can lead to unequal access to resources and services, as well as the concentration of wealth in certain areas.

Question 3

To what do the authors attribute the formation of squatter and slum settlements in urban areas of the developing world?

Accepted Answer

The authors attribute the formation of squatter and slum settlements primarily to the inability of city governments to plan and provide affordable housing for lower-income residents, rather than global real estate investment or cultural preferences.

Question 4

In Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, about what proportion of housing in the city is in squatter or slum settlements?

Accepted Answer

In Ho Chi Minh City, approximately 15% of housing is in squatter or slum settlements, reflecting the challenges of rapid urbanization and housing affordability in the city.

Question 5

According to the United Nations, about what fraction of all urban residents across the globe live in slums?

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According to the United Nations, approximately one third of all urban residents across the globe live in slums. This amounts to roughly one billion people.

Question 6

According to the United Nations, how has the proportion urban residents living in slums changed between 2000 and 2014?

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The United Nations has reported a decrease in the percentage of urban residents living in slums, from 39% in 2000 to 30% in 2014, indicating progress in improving living conditions in urban areas.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of social life in slums and shantytowns?

Accepted Answer

Both options A and B are true statements about social life in slums and shantytowns. Many shantytowns have thriving informal economies that sustain the local populations, while some shantytowns have commercial developments and even attract real estate investments. Option C may be true for some shantytowns, but it is not a generalizable statement about social life in these areas.

Question 8

Among Abrams typology of squatter settlements, which of the following consists of individuals who operate businesses and often live within the squatter settlement?

Accepted Answer

Store or business squatters are individuals who operate businesses within the squatter settlement and often live within the same settlement. The other choices - owner squatters, squatter tenants, speculator squatters, and semisquatters - do not necessarily involve the operation of businesses within the settlement.

Question 9

Which of the following is a good definition for the concept of spaces of exception as described in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

Spaces of exception are typically social spaces that have their own separate set of rules and regulations. These rules are often designed to attract global capital and investment, and they may be different from the regulations that apply in the rest of the country. This creates a situation where the space is partially exempt from national governance and has more autonomy in terms of economic policy and development. Choice A is the only option that accurately captures the essence of this concept.

Question 10

What is the primary distinction between a Special Administrative Region (SARs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?

Accepted Answer

The primary distinction between a Special Administrative Region (SAR) and a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is that while both are governed by a distinct set of pro-business regulations, a SAR includes its own mini-constitution, which allows it to operate as a quasi-independent state within a state. SEZs, on the other hand, are typically areas within a country that are given more freedom in terms of economic policies and regulations to attract foreign investments and promote trade. SARs, such as Hong Kong and Macau in China, have a higher degree of autonomy and self-governance than SEZs and are often granted certain privileges, such as their own legal and financial systems.

Question 11

While Shanghai was the largest metro region in China in 2017 with about 34 million residents, which of these other metro regions in China with a reported population was the largest in 2017?

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Question 12

In 2017, which of the following Chinese cities had the smallest population, with a reported population of 3,815,000 residents in 2017?

Accepted Answer

According to the reported population in 2017, Guangzhou had a population of 14,904,400; Wuhan had a population of 10,607,700; Hangzhou had a population of 9,018,000, and Changchun had a population of 3,815,000, the smallest among the given options.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the main MCMR's in China described in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

The Karamay-Urumqi-Turpan Corridor is not one of the main MCMR's (Metropolitan Clusters with Major Rivers) in China described in the chapter. The four main MCMR's are Liaodong Peninsula (Shenyang-Dalian), Beijing-Tianjin, Yangtze River Delta (Nanjing-Shanghai-Hangzhou), and Pearl River Delta.

Question 14

The hukou system in China does what?

Accepted Answer

The hukou system in China is a household registration system that determines a person's place of residency and, as a result, restricts their access to certain services and benefits based on their registered location. The system was originally implemented to control population movement and prevent rural residents from flooding into the cities, but has since been modified to allow for some movement with certain conditions.

Question 15

The global economic system is increasingly important to the developing nations. Discuss the relationship between the two.

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Question 16

How are multicentric metropolitan regions connected to other multicentric metropolitan regions in the global capitalist system? What does this tell us about the relationship between global capitalism, the state, and the real estate sector?

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Question 17

Use the sociospatial approach to explain the different roles the state plays in urbanization in China and India. Is the state the reason why slums are so prevalent in India and not in China? Why or why not?

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Question 18

China has charted a new course for economic growth and management of urban growth. How was this accomplished? What are the consequences for the development of the urban system?

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Question 19

What are some of the important differences in urban development in Latin America, Asia, and Africa? What factors might account for these differences? Which theoretical model (dependency theory, modernization theory, world systems theory, or the sociospatial model) might best explain these differences?

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Question 20

Why do some observers consider Dubai an outlier in urbanization in the developing world? Could it be a model of future urbanization for developing nations? Explain.

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Quiz 7: Urbanization and Megaregions in the Developing World