Question 1

How does the concept of threshold help a business to decide on the right location?

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Question 2

The first permanent settlements may have been a place for
A) nomads to bury and honor their dead.
B) political leaders.
C) business services.
D) grain repositories.
E) domesticating animals.

Accepted Answer

The first permanent settlements were likely places where nomads settled to bury and honor their dead. This is based on archaeological evidence that suggests early settlements had burial sites and evidence of religious rituals.

Question 3

The ________ consists of a central open space surrounded by structures.
A) clustered rural settlement
B) dispersed rural settlement
C) clustered linear rural settlement
D) clustered circular rural settlement
E) main street settlement

Accepted Answer

Clustering of housing around a central open space in a circular or oval pattern is known as a clustered circular rural settlement.

Question 4

Briefly discuss the range of a service.

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Question 5

According to central place theory,market areas across a developed country would be a series of hexagons of various sizes,unless interrupted by physical features such as mountains and bodies of water.Explain why the particular shape of a polygon is expected.

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Question 6

The world's population of urban settlements exceeded that of rural settlements for the first time in human history in ________.
A) 1990
B) 1995
C) 2000
D) 2004
E) 2008

Accepted Answer

The world's population of urban settlements exceeded that of rural settlements for the first time in human history in 2008, marking a significant demographic milestone.

Question 7

Most rural settlements in the United States are
A) clustered.
B) dispersed.
C) linear.
D) clustered circular.
E) enclosed.

Accepted Answer

Most rural settlements in the United States are dispersed, meaning that they are spread out and not clustered together in a central location. This is due to the agricultural nature of many rural areas, which requires farmers to have large plots of land for their crops or livestock. Dispersed settlements allow for more land to be used for agriculture and also provide more privacy and space for individual households.

Question 8

The percentage of people living in cities increased from 3 percent in 1800 to about ________ percent in 1950.
A) 90
B) 60
C) 40
D) 30
E) 15

Accepted Answer

In 1950, the percentage of people living in cities was approximately 30 percent.

Question 9

According to Demographia,how many cities in the world today have a population of at least 20 million?
A) 4
B) 8
C) 10
D) 15
E) 20

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According to Demographia's latest report (2021), only 4 cities in the world have a population of at least 20 million. These cities are Tokyo-Yokohama, Shanghai, Jakarta, and Delhi.

Question 10

What information would you seek if McDonald's asked you to do research on identifying the best location for a franchise in a given area?

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Question 11

What is the market area of a service and why is that important?

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Question 12

A clustered rural settlement typically does not include A) homes, barns, tool sheds. B) farm structures, schools. C) religious structures, shops. D) allocated strips of land to each person. E) police departments.

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Clustered rural settlements typically do not include police departments as they are located in more urban areas where crime rates are higher and require a permanent police presence.

Question 13

New York's population swelled with the arrival of millions of immigrants,especially during
A) the second world war.
B) the first world war.
C) the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
D) the late seventeenth and early nineteenth centuries.
E) the last 30 years.

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New York's population saw a huge influx of immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Ellis Island serving as a major entry point for immigrants coming to the United States. During this time period, over 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island and settled in New York City. While immigration continued in the decades that followed, it was not at the same level as during this time period.

Question 14

What is rank-size distribution of settlement and why is that important?

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Question 15

From earliest to most present,the correct order of largest urban settlements before 500 BC is
A) UR, Avaris, Nineveh.
B) Thebes, Annad, Nineveh.
C) Nineveh, Lagash, Thebes.
D) Avaris, UR, Nineveh.
E) Memphis, UR, Rome.

Accepted Answer

The correct chronological order of these ancient cities reaching their peak size or importance before 500 BC starts with Ur, which was one of the earliest urban centers in Sumerian civilization, flourishing in the Early Bronze Age (around 2100 BC). Avaris, the capital of the Hyksos in ancient Egypt, rose to prominence during the Second Intermediate Period (around 1650-1550 BC). Nineveh, an important city in ancient Assyria, reached its peak in the Neo-Assyrian period, particularly in the 7th century BC.

Question 16

Permanent settlements existed prior to beginning of recorded history around ________ years ago.
A) 500
B) 1000
C) 2000
D) 4000
E) 5000

Accepted Answer

The oldest known permanent settlements date back to around 5000 years ago in ancient Sumer, located in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). Therefore, the best choice is E.

Question 17

Until around 300 B.C.,the world's largest settlements were in
A) Egypt and China.
B) Mesopotamia and Egypt.
C) Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.
D) the Indus Valley and the Yangste Valley.
E) the Yangste Valley and Egypt.

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia and Egypt were among the earliest civilizations to develop, and by around 300 B.C., they had some of the world's largest settlements due to their fertile lands and advanced agricultural practices. These regions were centers of trade, innovation, and culture, contributing significantly to the development of human civilization.

Question 18

Which of the following cities has a population of less than 20 million?
A) Jakarta
B) Seoul
C) New York
D) Mexico City
E) Tokyo

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Question 19

Originally called Byzantium,and now known as Istanbul,________ became the world's largest settlement after the decline of Rome,and remained the largest settlement for most of the next 1,000 years.
A) Baghdad
B) Tehran
C) Damascus
D) Constantinople
E) Mecca

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The city, which was initially called Byzantium, was later renamed Constantinople when it became the capital of the Byzantine Empire under Constantine the Great in 324 AD. It became the world's largest settlement and a prominent cultural, economic, and political center for most of the next 1,000 years.

Question 20

Briefly discuss the three types of services.

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Quiz 12: Services and Settlements

How does the concept of threshold help a business to decide on the right location?

The first permanent settlements may have been a place for

The ________ consists of a central open space surrounded by structures.

Briefly discuss the range of a service.

According to central place theory,market areas across a developed country would be a series of hexagons of various sizes,unless interrupted by physical features such as mountains and bodies of water.Explain why the particular shape of a polygon is expected.

The world's population of urban settlements exceeded that of rural settlements for the first time in human history in ________.

Most rural settlements in the United States are

The percentage of people living in cities increased from 3 percent in 1800 to about ________ percent in 1950.

According to Demographia,how many cities in the world today have a population of at least 20 million?

What information would you seek if McDonald's asked you to do research on identifying the best location for a franchise in a given area?

What is the market area of a service and why is that important?

A clustered rural settlement typically does not include

New York's population swelled with the arrival of millions of immigrants,especially during

What is rank-size distribution of settlement and why is that important?

From earliest to most present,the correct order of largest urban settlements before 500 BC is

Permanent settlements existed prior to beginning of recorded history around ________ years ago.

Until around 300 B.C.,the world's largest settlements were in

Which of the following cities has a population of less than 20 million?

Originally called Byzantium,and now known as Istanbul,________ became the world's largest settlement after the decline of Rome,and remained the largest settlement for most of the next 1,000 years.

Briefly discuss the three types of services.