Exam 15: Population and Urbanization

What is urban bias?

Women are among those most likely to settle in gentrified areas of the inner city. Why?

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

What does the concept of urban-growth machine refer to?

When Bob, a researcher in the demography department, was asked to describe his life's work he replied, "I am an anthropologist studying the customs, beliefs, and practices of urban residents." According to the text, whose perspective had Bob adopted?

In Thailand, the capital city of Bangkok has a population of over 8 million people, while the second largest city in this predominantly rural country is Nakhon Ratchasima with a population of less than 200 000. What is this a classic example of?

After their wedding, Lisa and Dan moved into a trendy downtown condominium complex within walking distance of work, restaurants, and nightlife venues. Five years and two children later, they are now looking for a home in the suburbs, close to schools and sports facilities. Which theory would explain Lisa and Dan's residential choices?

What was the name of Canada's first massive suburb, built on (what was then) the northern fringe of Toronto?

The Bank Act of 1871 was one of the major reasons for the concentration of the Canadian population into a few urban centres such as Toronto and Montreal.

What trends did Louis Wirth see as characterizing cities?

Emanuel lives in a new area outside Calgary. It has all the amenities he needs, including a big shopping mall, a hospital, a modern movie theatre complex, etc. He also works in one of the office buildings, so it is convenient for his work. However, when he wants to go downtown, he heads into Calgary, because the area where he lives does not really have a downtown. Where does Emanuel live?

Chun and his family have a farm on the edge of a big city. It produces enough food for them, but not enough to take goods to market, leaving the family without funds to buy other household necessities. To solve this problem, Chun commutes into the city and works at a factory during the week and works the farm during his time off. What situation is Chun experiencing?

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

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

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?

Clara moved into a neighbourhood where no children were allowed. This meant that when her son's family came to visit, they went out for the day, because there was nowhere for her grandchild to play. While this was inconvenient, Clara liked the fact that she did not have to worry about noise from other children disturbing her mid-day naps. Where did Clara live?

Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary all have rapidly growing populations, and all for the same reasons.

According to Louis Wirth, the city creates a distinct way of life that is socially destructive.

What was the focus of urban studies done by Robert Park and his colleagues at the Chicago School of Sociology?

Demography is the study of cities and urban development.