Question 1

Most of the world's population __________.

Accepted Answer

As of recent data, more than half of the world's population lives in urban areas or cities, a trend that has been increasing over the years.

Question 2

Today there are __________ megacities.

Accepted Answer

As of recent data, there are approximately 30 megacities worldwide, defined as cities with a population of over 10 million people.

Question 3

The movement of masses of people to cities, known as __________, creates unique problems never before dealt with on a global scale.

Accepted Answer

Urbanization refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities, leading to various challenges such as overcrowding, pollution, and infrastructure strain.

Question 4

Erica's research focuses on the social process whereby cities grow. The focus is on __________.

Accepted Answer

Urbanization refers to the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban.

Question 5

Bob's research focuses on drug dealers and their impact on urban flight. He is studying __________.

Accepted Answer

Bob's research on drug dealers and their impact on urban flight relates to the concept of an urban crisis, which involves issues like crime and social problems leading to people leaving urban areas.

Question 6

__________ explains the tendency of any town or city to expand radially from its central business district.

Accepted Answer

Concentric zone theory explains the radial expansion of cities from a central business district, with different zones of activity surrounding it.

Question 7

In his research, Elijah Anderson found a group of men who were decent and hardworking. They were known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

Elijah Anderson identified "regulars" as decent and hardworking men in his research on urban communities.

Question 8

How many areas are there in a city?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How many areas are there in a...

Question 9

The research approach used by symbolic interactionists studying urban life that involves not imposing one's own values or views on others is often called __________.

Accepted Answer

The Chicago School of Sociology is known for its symbolic interactionist approach, which emphasizes understanding urban life through the perspectives of the individuals living it, without imposing external values or views.

Question 10

The __________ occurs when one group moves into an area already occupied by people who have different characteristics.

Accepted Answer

The invasion-succession cycle refers to the process where one group moves into an area already occupied by people with different characteristics, often leading to changes in the area's social and cultural dynamics.

Question 11

Taisha lives in the urban slums. According to Burgess, she lives in __________.

Accepted Answer

According to Burgess's concentric zone model, urban slums are typically located in Zone 2, which is the zone of transition surrounding the central business district.

Question 12

In Dallas, Texas, most of the car dealerships are clustered together in specific areas. This illustrates __________.

Accepted Answer

Zones of functional specialties are areas within a city that are dedicated to a specific type of activity, such as car dealerships.

Question 13

Hadassah's research examines how the urban poor in India perceive their own life satisfaction in comparison with others. This research is in line with __________.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism focuses on how individuals perceive and interpret their social world, making it relevant to research on personal perceptions of life satisfaction.

Question 14

Violet believes that cities have declined because of policies developed by business owners. Violet's beliefs are in line with __________.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory focuses on the power struggles and inequalities between different groups, such as business owners and city residents, which aligns with Violet's belief that policies by business owners have led to the decline of cities.

Question 15

__________ suggest that the poor are oppressed by leaders who pursue their own political and economic interests.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists argue that society is characterized by inequalities and power struggles, where the poor are often oppressed by those in power who prioritize their own interests.

Question 16

__________ stress that the privileged run the cities and make the decisions that keep their power intact.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists emphasize how power and inequality shape social structures, including how the privileged maintain control over cities and decision-making processes.

Question 17

Which sociologist found six main values of belonging to a gang?

Accepted Answer

Walter Miller identified six focal concerns or values that are prevalent among members of lower-class gangs.

Question 18

The cities facing the most decline in their regional restratification are in the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cities facing the most decline in...

Question 19

The feeling of belonging to __________ involves a sense that others care what happens to us and that we can depend on the people around us.

Accepted Answer

A community provides a sense of belonging where individuals feel cared for and can rely on others.

Question 20

The destitute and the emotionally disturbed living in the city are often referred to as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The term "deprived" is often used to describe those who lack basic necessities and are in a state of poverty or distress, which fits the context of the destitute and emotionally disturbed.

Quiz 12: Urbanization and Population