Question 1

What do demographers call population inflows from other countries?

Accepted Answer

Immigration refers specifically to the inflow of people into a country from other countries.

Question 2

Speaking in geographic terms,what can be concluded about edge cities?

Accepted Answer

Edge cities are typically located just beyond the fringe of suburbia, often at the intersection of major highways. They are characterized by a cluster of office buildings, retail centers, and residential areas that have grown up around them. It is not necessarily true that they have no self-contained services or that they are far from commuting range, and there may be working-class or middle-class neighborhoods within them.

Question 3

The city is growing in leaps and bounds,but interestingly the west end is still the upper-class neighbourhood,the working class lives in the east end,and the immigrants tend to move to the north of the city.If you wanted to study this urban growth model,what would Homer Hoyt recommend that you study?

Accepted Answer

Homer Hoyt's theory of urban growth is based on the concept of sectors, where different economic classes and ethnic groups tend to settle in specific areas of the city based on transportation and job accessibility. Therefore, studying the sectors in the city would be the most relevant to Hoyt's theory.

Question 4

What characterized those who moved to the corporate suburbs after World War II?

Accepted Answer

The concept of familism, or prioritizing the family unit, was a defining characteristic of those who moved to the corporate suburbs after World War II. They sought out neighborhoods with good schools and safe streets for their children to grow up in.

Question 5

What prompted the concentration of economic power in Toronto and Montreal?

Accepted Answer

Capital institutions located in cities attracted businesses and industries, leading to economic growth and concentration in Toronto and Montreal.

Question 6

Artisans,soldiers,and other people from all walks of life resided in a community of roughly 40,000 people in southern Greece in the 10th century B.C.What kind of place was this community?

Accepted Answer

A community of roughly 40,000 people in southern Greece in the 10th century B.C. would indicate a large and populous settlement, which is more commonly associated with a city than a town, village, or district. Additionally, the presence of artisans, soldiers, and other people from various backgrounds suggests a diverse and complex urban society.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a typical woman's destiny in preindustrial society?

Accepted Answer

In preindustrial society, a typical woman's destiny was to bear a large number of children. This was because children were seen as important for both economic and social reasons, such as providing labor for the family and ensuring that the family line continued. Women were expected to marry and have children, and their worth was often measured by their ability to produce offspring. While options for women may have varied depending on the culture and time period, the expectation to bear children was a common and important aspect of their role in society.

Question 8

Paulo moved from rural Argentina into Buenos Aires to look for work.He was unable to find work or affordable housing,so without buying land he built a small shack where other people were doing the same thing.Some called the area a "slum," while Paulo called it home.What urban phenomenon was Paulo a victim of?

Accepted Answer

Overurbanization occurs when cities grow faster than the jobs and housing they can provide, leading to situations like Paulo's, where he is unable to find work or affordable housing and resorts to building a shack in an area that becomes known as a "slum."

Question 9

What are the components of the postmodern city?

Accepted Answer

The emergence of edge cities, multiethnic cities, and dual cities are all key components of the postmodern city. Edge cities refer to the development of suburban areas that have become major economic hubs. Multiethnic cities describe a population that is highly diverse and varies in culture, ethnicity, and nationality. Dual cities are cities that are divided into two distinct parts, such as a wealthy and poor section.

Answer: C
 The postmodern city is characterized by a shift towards urbanism and a postindustrial economy. Urbanism refers to the urban way of life which is highly social and dependent on technology. Postindustrial economy refers to the shift away from manufacturing and towards service-oriented industries, which are often located in urban areas. Therefore, these two components are vital in understanding the postmodern city.

Question 10

Daniella was helping her 10-year old son with his homework assignment-"create a model of your city." They started with the business centre in the middle,and then proceeded to add a light manufacturing district,heavy manufacturing district,the university campus and research complex,the shopping district and neighbourhoods around each area.According to the text,what model of urban environment did they create?

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that Daniella and her son started with a business center in the middle, and then added various districts and neighborhoods around it. This suggests that their model of the city follows the multiple nuclei theory, which posits that cities have multiple centers of activity and growth rather than a single central business district. The addition of specific zones like light manufacturing, heavy manufacturing, and shopping districts further supports this idea.

Question 11

Claus visited a city last week where people did not live where they worked or where they shopped.Each area of the city had a different function.What model of urban growth was this city based on?

Accepted Answer

The city's different areas having distinct functions indicates a multiple-nuclei model of urban growth, where the city has multiple centers of different functions instead of a single central business district.

Question 12

In recent years,what area of the world has seen cities with populations between 100,000 and 500,000 experience remarkable growth?

Accepted Answer

The developing world, which includes countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, has seen a significant growth in cities with populations between 100,000 and 500,000 in recent years. This can be attributed to factors such as rural-to-urban migration, rising standards of living, and increased economic opportunities in urban areas.

Question 13

What is urban bias?

Accepted Answer

Urban bias refers to the uneven allocation of resources and development that favors urban areas over rural areas. This can include investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other areas. The result is often a concentration of wealth and economic activity in urban areas, while rural areas are left behind.

Question 14

In class,Kendra asserted that the city where she had grown up had no downtown.When a classmate asked what kind of city had no downtown,what would Kendra answer?

Accepted Answer

An "edge city" is a type of urban development that is characterized by a concentration of retail, office, and residential buildings located on the outskirts of a larger city. Edge cities often lack a traditional downtown area, and instead have multiple "nodes" of activity spread out across the urban area. Therefore, if Kendra's city was an edge city, it would make sense for her to claim that it had no downtown.

Question 15

What effect have international trade agreements had on North American resource towns and farming communities?

Accepted Answer

International trade agreements have often led to the decline of North American resource towns and farming communities, as industries move to locations with cheaper labor or resources. This shift can lead to these towns being repurposed for tourism (vacation playgrounds) or neglected (dumping grounds), reflecting the negative impacts of globalization on certain local economies.

Question 16

Austin was showing Safat the crime mapping tool that the city police force had posted on its website.As they were exploring the data,Safat remarked "This documenting of deviant behaviours reminds me of the work by Robert E.Park." What was Safat referencing?

Accepted Answer

Safat was referencing Robert E. Park's work on ecological spot maps, which is a method of documenting deviant behaviors by mapping them in specific geographic locations. This aligns with the crime mapping tool that Austin was showing Safat. The other options (B, C, and D) are not relevant to Safat's remark about documenting deviant behaviors.

Question 17

Near Toronto is Bramalea City Centre.Located at the corner of Queen Street and Dixie Road;it is filled with offices,service occupations,government services,commuter services,and retail and grocery stores,and is surrounded by clusters of apartments,condominiums,townhouses,and single detached homes.Which term for city development identifies this area?

Accepted Answer

The description of Bramalea City Centre as being located at the edge of Toronto and surrounded by clusters of different types of housing, while also having a mix of services and retail options, fits the definition of an edge city.

Question 18

In a major metropolitan centre,city planners want to revitalize the city core by tearing down old neighbourhoods,replacing side roads with main arteries for traffic,constructing parking garages,and building high-rise condos,trendy restaurants,and fancy boutiques for the downtown workers.What term best describes the lifestyle supporting this city's restructuring?

Accepted Answer

Urbanism refers to the lifestyle and culture associated with living in a city, often characterized by the development of infrastructure, housing, and amenities that support urban living, which aligns with the city's restructuring efforts described.

Question 19

Deena and Tony loved living in the downtown high-rise within walking distance to work and all the venues they frequented every weekend,but after the birth of their daughter they wanted a backyard and a home close to parks and schools.Consequently,they moved to a house that was just a commuter train distance away from their jobs.Which of the following lifestyles have Deena and Tony chosen?

Accepted Answer

Deena and Tony have moved to a house that is not in the downtown area and is close to parks and schools, which is indicative of suburban living.

Question 20

Mike had to relocate for work.He could have bought a house in the city,but he loves to sail,so he bought a house on a lake where he could moor his boat.As a result,Mike lengthened his commute to work by 30 minutes.Which theory can be used to explain his relocation choice?

Accepted Answer

The environmental-opportunity theory explains that individuals choose locations based on the environmental amenities they value, such as Mike choosing a lakeside home for sailing.

Quiz 16: Population and Urbanization