AP Human Geography: Urban Patterns

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of Annexation?

A model of urban structure

An area designated for statistics

A cooperative agency of local governments

Legally adding land area to a city in the United States (correct)

What is a Census Tract?

An area delineated by the U.S. Bureau of the Census for which statistics are published.

What does the Concentric Zone Model illustrate?

It is a model of the internal structure of cities with social groups arranged in rings.

What is the function of a Council of Government?

A cooperative agency consisting of representatives of local governments. Signup and view all the answers

Define Density Gradient.

The change in density in an urban area from the center to the periphery. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Edge City?

A large node of office and retail activities on the edge of an urban area. Signup and view all the answers

What does Filtering refer to in urban geography?

A process of change in the use of a house, from single-family owner to abandonment. Signup and view all the answers

What is Gentrification?

A process of converting a low-income neighborhood to a middle-class area. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Greenbelt?

A ring of land maintained as parks or open spaces to limit urban sprawl. Signup and view all the answers

Define Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

A central city of at least 50,000 population and the surrounding counties. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Micropolitan Statistical Area?

An urbanized area of between 10,000 and 50,000 inhabitants. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Multiple Nuclei Model depict?

A model of city structure where social groups are arranged around nodes of activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Peripheral Model?

A model consisting of an inner city surrounded by suburban areas connected by a beltway. Signup and view all the answers

What is Public Housing?

Housing owned by the government rented to low-income residents. Signup and view all the answers

What does Redlining refer to?

A process where banks refuse to lend money to certain geographical areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is Rush (or Peak) Hour?

The four consecutive 15-minute periods with the heaviest volumes of traffic. Signup and view all the answers

Define the Sector Model.

A model where social groups are arranged in sectors radiating from the CBD. Signup and view all the answers

What is Smart Growth?

Legislation and regulations to limit suburban sprawl and preserve farmland. Signup and view all the answers

Define Sprawl.

Development of new housing sites at low density not contiguous to existing areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Squatter Settlement?

An area where people illegally establish residences on land they do not own. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the Underclass?

A group prevented from accessing the benefits of a developed society. Signup and view all the answers

What is Urbanization?

An increase in the number of people living in urban settlements. Signup and view all the answers

What is Urban Renewal?

A program to improve blighted inner-city neighborhoods by redevelopment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Zoning Ordinance?

A law that limits the permitted uses of land and maximum density of development. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Urban Patterns Study Notes

Annexation: Legal process of adding land area to a city in the U.S., crucial for urban expansion.
Census Tract: Areas defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical publication, approximating neighborhood boundaries.
Concentric Zone Model: Describes urban internal structure with social groups organized in concentric rings around a central point.
Council of Government: A cooperative coalition of local governments in a metropolitan area promoting regional planning and governance.
Density Gradient: Refers to the variation in population density from urban centers to outskirts, indicating urban sprawl or concentration.
Edge City: A significant urban area characterized by business and retail development located at the city's edge, reflecting suburban growth.
Filtering: A change in property use where houses transition from single-family ownership to abandonment, often due to economic shifts.
Gentrification: Transformation of a low-income neighborhood into a middle-class area, leading to displacement of existing residents.
Greenbelt: Designated open space, such as parks or agricultural land, surrounding cities to limit urban sprawl and maintain ecological balance.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): U.S. region with a central city of at least 50,000 people and surrounding areas that exhibit economic and social connections.
Micropolitan Statistical Area: Defined as an urban area with populations between 10,000 and 50,000, including surrounding counties linked to the core city.
Multiple Nuclei Model: Proposes that cities organize around multiple nodes or centers of activity rather than a single central business district.
Peripheral Model: Depicts urban areas as composed of an inner city surrounded by suburban developments and connected by highways or ring roads.
Public Housing: Government-owned housing rented to low-income residents, typically costing 30% of family income, aimed at addressing housing needs.
Redlining: A discriminatory practice where banks outline areas on maps to deny loans for property purchase or improvement based on location.
Rush (or Peak) Hour: The periods during mornings and evenings when traffic volume reaches its highest levels, impacting urban mobility.
Sector Model: A framework for understanding urban structure where social groups are arranged in sectors radiating out from a central business district.
Smart Growth: Urban planning concept focused on sustainable development, limiting suburban expansion, and conserving farmland.
Sprawl: Refers to the expansion of urban areas at low density, characterized by scattered development away from existing urban centers.
Squatter Settlement: Informal urban areas in developing countries where individuals occupy land without legal ownership, often building makeshift homes.
Underclass: Societal group hindered from accessing material benefits due to social and economic challenges, impacting urban demographics.
Urbanization: The increasing trend of people moving from rural to urban areas, significantly impacting city growth and infrastructure.
Urban Renewal: Program aimed at revitalizing blighted neighborhoods through property acquisition, redevelopment, and infrastructure improvement.
Zoning Ordinance: Regulatory framework that dictates land use and density of development in urban settings, impacting community planning.

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Explore essential terms and concepts related to urbanization in the context of AP Human Geography. This quiz will help you understand key definitions like annexation and census tracts that shape urban landscapes. Ideal for students preparing for exams or expanding their knowledge in geography.