Question 1

Edward W. Soja argues that Los Angeles is a highly centralized metropolis that is becoming even more organized as time goes on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Park, the shape of a city is

Accepted Answer

A)  determined by competition and the population movement. 
B)  determined only by competition for limited resources. 
C)  mostly a function of socioeconomic variables. 
D)  constant through time. 
A)  determined by competition and the population movement. 
B)  determined only by competition for limited resources. 
C)  mostly a function of socioeconomic variables. 
D)  constant through time.

Question 3

The Chicago school developed one of the first theories of urban ecology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Social area analysis focuses on the of residents.

Accepted Answer

A)  social ranking 
B)  family type 
C)  economic history 
D)  financial background 
A)  social ranking 
B)  family type 
C)  economic history 
D)  financial background

Question 5

Identify the relationship between geographical factors and human responses in shaping familiar cities. Which factors are more important?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between geographical fa

Question 6

The use of private automobiles in Los Angeles

Accepted Answer

A)  removed the present shape of the city. 
B)  contributed to the smog problem. 
C)  restrained the city from expanding. 
D)  began a trend for city travel. 
A)  removed the present shape of the city. 
B)  contributed to the smog problem. 
C)  restrained the city from expanding. 
D)  began a trend for city travel.

Question 7

Describe the different areas or districts in a city familiar to you. What explains these divisions? In which theoretical framework does the city's land use pattern fit best?

Accepted Answer

In the city familiar to me, there are se

Question 8

Gridiron cities are more common in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The sector theory ignores changes in city shapes over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For a setting to become a city, it must

Accepted Answer

A)  have a minimally hospitable environment. 
B)  have a political structure. 
C)  be self-sufficient. 
D)  have local access to either gas or oil. 
A)  have a minimally hospitable environment. 
B)  have a political structure. 
C)  be self-sufficient. 
D)  have local access to either gas or oil.

Question 11

One of the main attractions of the city center is that it provides opportunity for stable economic structures. This is best characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  central place theory. 
B)  building block theory. 
C)  radiocentric theory. 
D)  concentric theory. 
A)  central place theory. 
B)  building block theory. 
C)  radiocentric theory. 
D)  concentric theory.

Question 12

Criticism of the Chicago School of Urban Ecology includes all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It lacks a theoretical foundation. 
B)  It cannot be applied to every city. 
C)  It pays little attention to the role of individual choices. 
D)  The importance of the population movement varies in different places and by periods. 
A)  It lacks a theoretical foundation. 
B)  It cannot be applied to every city. 
C)  It pays little attention to the role of individual choices. 
D)  The importance of the population movement varies in different places and by periods.

Question 13

Critics of the Los Angeles School contend that its proponents overemphasize the applicability of the model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cities must be located on waterways to develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compare and contrast radiocentric and gridiron cities. How does their shape affect the lifestyle of their inhabitants politically, economically, socially, culturally, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

Radiocentric and gridiron cities are two

Question 16

Social area analysis compares more than 140 cities to identify the most important determinant of urban land use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Michael J. Dear asserts that Los Angeles's decentralized politics result in problems of political representation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The growth of the city of Houston in Texas

Accepted Answer

A)  was promoted by its location on the Gulf of Mexico. 
B)  was caused by increased levels of tourism. 
C)  was based on the service industry rather than manufacturing. 
D)  was prompted by a lack of opportunity in other cities. 
A)  was promoted by its location on the Gulf of Mexico. 
B)  was caused by increased levels of tourism. 
C)  was based on the service industry rather than manufacturing. 
D)  was prompted by a lack of opportunity in other cities.

Question 19

Salt Lake City was first established as a trade center.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Miami's climate contributed to its development as an "amenity city."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Edward W. Soja argues that Los Angeles is a highly centralized metropolis that is becoming even more organized as time goes on.

According to Park, the shape of a city is

The Chicago school developed one of the first theories of urban ecology.

Social area analysis focuses on the of residents.

Identify the relationship between geographical factors and human responses in shaping familiar cities. Which factors are more important?

The use of private automobiles in Los Angeles

Describe the different areas or districts in a city familiar to you. What explains these divisions? In which theoretical framework does the city's land use pattern fit best?

Gridiron cities are more common in North America.

The sector theory ignores changes in city shapes over time.

For a setting to become a city, it must

One of the main attractions of the city center is that it provides opportunity for stable economic structures. This is best characterized by

Criticism of the Chicago School of Urban Ecology includes all but which of the following?

Critics of the Los Angeles School contend that its proponents overemphasize the applicability of the model.

Cities must be located on waterways to develop.

Compare and contrast radiocentric and gridiron cities. How does their shape affect the lifestyle of their inhabitants politically, economically, socially, culturally, etc.)?

Social area analysis compares more than 140 cities to identify the most important determinant of urban land use.

Michael J. Dear asserts that Los Angeles's decentralized politics result in problems of political representation.

The growth of the city of Houston in Texas

Salt Lake City was first established as a trade center.

Miami's climate contributed to its development as an "amenity city."

Exploring the City

Evolution of the Worlds Cities

Development of North American Cities

Urban Sociology: Classic and Modern Statements

Critical Urban Sociology: the City and Capitalism

The Context of Cities

Comparative Urbanism: the City and Culture

Stratification and Social Class: Urban and Suburban Lifestyles

Race, Ethnicity, and Gender: Urban Diversity

Housing, Education, Crime: Confronting Urban Problems

Global Urbanization

Urban Planning: Past, Present and Future

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Exam 6: Spatial Perspectives: Making Sense of Space

Edward W. Soja argues that Los Angeles is a highly centralized metropolis that is becoming even more organized as time goes on.

According to Park, the shape of a city is

The Chicago school developed one of the first theories of urban ecology.

Social area analysis focuses on the of residents.

Identify the relationship between geographical factors and human responses in shaping familiar cities. Which factors are more important?

The use of private automobiles in Los Angeles

Describe the different areas or districts in a city familiar to you. What explains these divisions? In which theoretical framework does the city's land use pattern fit best?

Gridiron cities are more common in North America.

The sector theory ignores changes in city shapes over time.

For a setting to become a city, it must

One of the main attractions of the city center is that it provides opportunity for stable economic structures. This is best characterized by

Criticism of the Chicago School of Urban Ecology includes all but which of the following?

Critics of the Los Angeles School contend that its proponents overemphasize the applicability of the model.

Cities must be located on waterways to develop.

Compare and contrast radiocentric and gridiron cities. How does their shape affect the lifestyle of their inhabitants politically, economically, socially, culturally, etc.)?

Social area analysis compares more than 140 cities to identify the most important determinant of urban land use.

Michael J. Dear asserts that Los Angeles's decentralized politics result in problems of political representation.

The growth of the city of Houston in Texas

Salt Lake City was first established as a trade center.

Miami's climate contributed to its development as an "amenity city."

Exploring the City

Evolution of the Worlds Cities

Development of North American Cities

Urban Sociology: Classic and Modern Statements

Critical Urban Sociology: the City and Capitalism

The Context of Cities

Comparative Urbanism: the City and Culture

Stratification and Social Class: Urban and Suburban Lifestyles

Race, Ethnicity, and Gender: Urban Diversity

Housing, Education, Crime: Confronting Urban Problems

Global Urbanization

Urban Planning: Past, Present and Future

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