Ap human unit 6 1

Which of the following is a significant limitation of central place theory?

Based on the provided information, which of the following cities is LEAST likely to experience substantial growth by 2030?

What are two primary factors driving urban growth in peripheral countries?

Why are most future megacities expected to emerge in peripheral countries?

Which characteristic primarily distinguishes world cities from other cities?

How can world cities most effectively influence the culture of people in distant locations?

Which scenario exemplifies the cultural influence of a world city on a distant population?

Consider two cities: City A, a remote regional hub, and City B, a global financial center. Which statement offers the most accurate comparison?

Which of the following factors poses a significant challenge when comparing the size of urban areas across different countries?

How does a metropolitan area differ from a city?

Why were rivers crucial for the development of many U.S. cities during the 19th century?

Which of the following factors would suggest continued growth for cities that developed along rivers?

Considering the characteristics of a metropolitan area, which of the following best exemplifies its spatial extent?

According to the rank-size rule, if a country's largest city has a population of 12 million, approximately what would be the population of the fourth-largest city?

Imagine a city initially thrives due to its strategic location along a major river. Which scenario would most likely challenge its continued growth and prosperity?

Which of the following best describes a country with a primate city?

Which of the following scenarios illustrates the concept of varying 'urban area' definitions affecting comparative city size analysis?

How would future environmental changes MOST LIKELY impact cities that developed along rivers, considering their historical reliance on these waterways?

In central place theory, what does 'threshold' primarily refer to?

According to central place theory, which of the following goods would likely have the largest range?

Which factor most significantly contributes to New York City having a greater 'gravitational pull' than Albany for someone located halfway between them?

Why do high-order goods and services typically have larger thresholds and ranges compared to low-order goods and services?

Which of the following scenarios would best indicate that a country's urban system does NOT follow the rank-size rule?

Which of the following is the best real-world example of a low-order service?

How do zones of abandonment typically contribute to the economic challenges in urban areas?

Which characteristic of redlining contributes most directly to present-day affordable housing shortages?

Why do squatter settlements primarily exist in countries of the periphery?

How could city governments reduce the negative impacts of gentrification in urban areas?

In what way do urban areas contribute to climate change significantly?

According to the Southeast Asian city model, what is a common characteristic of cities in this region?

A city prioritizes expanding its green spaces and parks. How might this decision affect housing density and city services?

Which urban settlement model best describes Beijing, based on the provided case study, and why?

What is the most likely consequence for a core country if its infrastructure begins to deteriorate significantly?

How does the desire for single-family homes and larger properties contribute to urban sprawl?

From a spatial perspective, what is the primary rationale behind dedicating specific lanes exclusively for buses in urban areas?

In a city with very high-density housing, what types of homes are most commonly found?

How might disagreements between different levels of government (e.g., federal, state, and local) most likely affect housing development and policies?

Which characteristic primarily distinguishes qualitative data from quantitative data in urban studies?

A city planner aims to promote sustainable urban development. How might mixed-use development contribute to this goal?

How do declining tax revenues in urban areas typically exacerbate infrastructure problems and poverty?

Which of the following best describes the practice of redlining?

In what way do the Flame Towers in Baku exemplify smart-growth urban design principles?

What is the primary difference between mixed-use development and traditional zoning practices?

What is a potential drawback of building on urban greenbelt sites?

How does the concept of 'filtering' relate to urban housing markets?