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The Impact of Population Density on Urban Life Quiz

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According to Wirth, what is the key characteristic that differentiates the city proper from its surrounding communities?

The size of the city

The density of its population (correct)

The quality of its infrastructure

The level of economic development

What did Wirth conclude about cities and their need for social control?

Cities need to develop forms of social control to keep chaos organized (correct)

Social control is not effective in cities

Social control is only necessary in certain cities

Cities do not need any social control

What was the concern of some social critics during Wirth's time?

Density leads to a sense of community

Density leads to a blasé or callous attitude towards other residents (correct)

Density leads to a lack of social interaction

Density leads to urban sprawl

According to Rick Grannis, what is the first stage in the neighboring process?

Living within a certain geographical proximity Signup and view all the answers

What is a face-block, according to Rick Grannis?

A city block that includes all of the buildings on one side Signup and view all the answers

Why might neighbors not know those who live on the other side of a busy street or just across an intersection with lots of traffic?

They are not within the potential pool of neighbors Signup and view all the answers

According to Lewis Mumford, what is the role of public spaces in a city?

To create opportunities for social interaction and experimentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of public spaces in a city, according to the text?

To produce social interaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of trust in urban life, according to the text?

It is developed by interacting with strangers in unregulated public spaces Signup and view all the answers