Question 1

In modern American cities the very center, the CBD, is labeled the PVI which indicates
A)the center area of maximum access.
B)the location of the main defensive gate.
C)the dominant center of plastics industries, which are dominant in all major cities now.
D)the main peripheral suburb locations for the wealthy.

Accepted Answer

PVI stands for "Primary Value Index," which is a measure of the accessibility and desirability of a location in a city center. It is used by urban planners and developers to identify areas of high economic potential and maximize the use of urban space. Therefore, option A is the correct choice as it aligns with the definition of PVI.

Question 2

In terms of the 24 hour clock, which is true regarding the CBD?
A)it continues to operate pretty much around the clock
B)nighttime densities are higher than daytime densities
C)daytime densities are dominant with little nighttime activity
D)the city basically shuts down these days during the daytime

Accepted Answer

Central Business Districts (CBDs) typically have higher activity and densities during the daytime due to business operations, offices, and commercial activities, with reduced activity at night.

Question 3

As a nodal point, which would a standard CBD like Chicago NOT contain?
A)main bus stations
B)main train stations
C)main centers of finance and commerce
D)main airports

Accepted Answer

A CBD typically contains main bus and train stations, as well as centers of finance and commerce, but it would not contain a main airport. Airports are typically located outside of the CBD and serve as separate transportation hubs.

Question 4

In terms of density which would be the highest for the urban area?
A)Hong Kong
B)Beijing
C)London
D)Chicago

Accepted Answer

According to data from World Population Review, as of 2021, Hong Kong has a population density of 6,690 people per square kilometer, making it the most densely populated urban area among the options given. Beijing has a density of 1,230, London has a density of 5,590, and Chicago has a density of 4,674.

Question 5

Traditionally, land values in the CBD were prohibitively high for residential use, which caused the American city
A)to shrink.
B)to expand outwards.
C)to stop growing.
D)to move its CBD to another location.

Accepted Answer

Due to the high prices of land in the CBD, people and businesses began to move outward to find more affordable options, leading to urban sprawl and the expansion of the city.

Question 6

Medieval cities had to be constructed to serve defensive purposes so main ingredients in their construction and makeup would be
A)walls, gates, moats, and other fortifications.
B)tall buildings, banks, and commercial functions.
C)many extravagant homes for the wealthy.
D)rarely anything other than port facilities.

Accepted Answer

Medieval cities were often built for defensive purposes, so they needed to have walls, gates, moats, and other fortifications to protect the city from invaders. These defensive structures were often the main feature of the city.

Question 7

In analyzing the graph showing the changing density patterns for Cleveland, in 1950 the highest population densities occurred ______________ miles from the CBD while in 1990 they peaked at _________________. 
A).5;2
B)3;5
C)4;8
D)6;12

Accepted Answer

The answer of In analyzing the graph showing the changing...

Question 8

In organic cities which of the following is most true?
A)much planning was used in their design
B)they are designed according to religious or cosmological principles
C)they grow by accretion, area by area, according to how people walk-without machines
D)their form is due to natural causes such as vegetation and plant life

Accepted Answer

Organic cities are formed through the natural growth of a city over time, with little planned design. Instead, they grow organically through accretion, as different areas of the city expand according to how people walk and live in the city. This growth is typically without the use of machines, emphasizing the natural development of the city.

Question 9

At the center of the Spanish derived Latin American city ______________ would be found because of the pre-existing functions of church, government, and market.
A)poorer people
B)the elite, or wealthier people
C)middle income people
D)squatters living on land that is not theirs

Accepted Answer

The Spanish derived Latin American city was designed with the central plaza where the church, government buildings, and market were located. The elite, or wealthier people, would typically be found living in the adjacent streets around the plaza, whereas poorer people would live farther away from the center. Middle-income people may live in the surrounding areas or in the outskirts of the city. Squatters living on land that is not theirs would not be located in the center of the city as it was planned and controlled by the government.

Question 10

Generally, skyscrapers are not built toward the edges of traditional North American cities because
A)they are unsightly and people don't want to view them.
B)farmers do not want to give up valuable land for their development.
C)low agricultural land values do not merit their appearance.
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Skyscrapers require a high demand for expensive urban land to justify their construction costs. Generally, agricultural land on the outskirts of cities is less valuable and not suitable for skyscraper development. Thus, low agricultural land values do not merit their appearance.

Question 11

Another term for the structure or form of a city is its
A)hierarchy.
B)global uniformity.
C)muscularity.
D)morphology.

Accepted Answer

Morphology refers to the study of the form or structure of something, including cities. It is concerned with the physical layout of buildings, streets, neighborhoods, and other urban features. The term "morphology" is often used to describe the overall spatial organization of a city or urban area, including its size, shape, and patterns of development.

Question 12

A trading city of the late Middle Ages or European colonial times might feature
A)a wall, an elite compound, and segregated occupants.
B)canals, shipping port facilities, and mercantile facilities.
C)train tunnels, trestles, and railyards.
D)automobiles, paved and cement roads, and a limited access motorway.

Accepted Answer

Canals, shipping ports, and mercantile facilities were essential features of trading cities during the late Middle Ages and European colonial times as they facilitated trade through water transport.

Question 13

In analyzing land values away from a city center the most important element increasing land value would be
A)rent.
B)residential land.
C)retail use.
D)commercial office use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In analyzing land values away from a...

Question 14

Often cities in the U.S.
A)were laid out in styles reminiscent of medieval European cities.
B)often were planned in a general rectilinear 'block' pattern even before they were settled.
C)consisted of moats and castles like Europe, but those parts have now been mostly destroyed.
D)were most often ports as the interior of the country is largely impassable.

Accepted Answer

Many cities in the U.S. were planned in a rectilinear block pattern before they were settled. This is especially apparent in cities founded by European settlers during the colonial period, when such planning was common practice.

Question 15

At the urban center of a modern city in the United States one might find as a main marker
A)the cathedral.
B)the skyscraper.
C)the temple.
D)the market.

Accepted Answer

The skyscraper is a defining feature of modern American cities and is often used as a symbol for urbanization and economic growth. While options A, C, and D may also be found in urban centers, they do not carry the same prominence and cultural significance as the skyscraper.

Question 16

According to the model, where are factories more likely to appear? 
A)at the city center
B)farthest away from the city center
C)next to the city center
D)after an 'office' ring and a 'retail' ring

Accepted Answer

According to the model, factories are located after an "office" ring and a "retail" ring. This suggests that they are more likely to appear on the outskirts or periphery of the city, rather than in the city center or immediately adjacent to it. This is likely due to factors such as lower land costs, easier access to transportation infrastructure, and reduced concerns about noise and pollution affecting nearby residential areas.

Question 17

At the center of the city population densities in North American cities generally do what?
A)increase
B)decrease
C)are maintained about the same throughout the city
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the center of the city population...

Question 18

Generally in the U.S.cities become less compact or dense as
A)one travels from west to east.
B)one travels from east to west.
C)one travels clockwise around the Great Lakes.
D)one travels toward Florida.

Accepted Answer

As a general trend, cities in the United States become less compact or dense as one travels from east to west. This is due to several factors, including the historical settlement patterns of the country, the availability of land, and the rise of automobile culture. The western part of the country had more available land for development compared to the eastern part, and the west also had fewer historic cities with established densities. As a result, cities in the west tend to be more spread out and less dense than cities in the east.

Question 19

Uruk, in ancient Sumeria, had which as notable elements of its structure?
A)a wall, an elite compound, and segregated occupants
B)canals, shipping port facilities, and mercantile facilities
C)train tunnels, trestles, and railyards
D)automobiles, paved and cement roads, and a limited access motorway

Accepted Answer

Uruk was an ancient city in Sumeria known for its massive walls, elite compounds, and a social structure that included segregated occupants.

Question 20

In the text's analysis the health or longevity of a place in a city basically can be reduced to the property of
A)monetary inflation.
B)access.
C)air contamination.
D)propensity toward liquefaction.

Accepted Answer

The text states that the health and longevity of a place in a city depends on its access to various amenities such as transportation, employment opportunities, education, and healthcare. The other options mentioned in the question, like monetary inflation, air contamination, and propensity toward liquefaction, may have an impact on the city's overall health, but they are not the only factors.

Quiz 14: The Changing Structure of the City

In modern American cities the very center, the CBD, is labeled the PVI which indicates

In terms of the 24 hour clock, which is true regarding the CBD?

As a nodal point, which would a standard CBD like Chicago NOT contain?

In terms of density which would be the highest for the urban area?

Traditionally, land values in the CBD were prohibitively high for residential use, which caused the American city

Medieval cities had to be constructed to serve defensive purposes so main ingredients in their construction and makeup would be

In analyzing the graph showing the changing density patterns for Cleveland, in 1950 the highest population densities occurred miles from the CBD while in 1990 they peaked at ___.

In organic cities which of the following is most true?

At the center of the Spanish derived Latin American city ______________ would be found because of the pre-existing functions of church, government, and market.

Generally, skyscrapers are not built toward the edges of traditional North American cities because

Another term for the structure or form of a city is its

A trading city of the late Middle Ages or European colonial times might feature

In analyzing land values away from a city center the most important element increasing land value would be

Often cities in the U.S.

At the urban center of a modern city in the United States one might find as a main marker

According to the model, where are factories more likely to appear?

At the center of the city population densities in North American cities generally do what?

Generally in the U.S.cities become less compact or dense as

Uruk, in ancient Sumeria, had which as notable elements of its structure?

In the text's analysis the health or longevity of a place in a city basically can be reduced to the property of