CH 4: Urban Hierarchies
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What does urban hierarchies represent?

  • The equal distribution of services among urban settlements.
  • The structured ordering of urban settlements based on criteria like population size and services offered. (correct)
  • The random organization of urban settlements based on geographical location.
  • The lack of order in urban settlements within a region.

    • How is urban hierarchy linked to the central place theory?

  • They are not related concepts.
  • Urban hierarchy is a theoretical framework to critique the central place theory.
  • Central place theory provides a framework for understanding the distribution and size of cities within an urban hierarchy. (correct)
  • Urban hierarchy only focuses on rural populations, unlike the central place theory.

    • What does threshold population refer to?

  • The minimum number of people required to support a service, ensuring its viability and profitability. (correct)
  • A measure of the rural population's influence on urban centers.
  • A term used to describe the competition between urban centers.
  • The maximum number of people required to support a service or function.

    • How does sphere of influence relate to urban centers?

    <p>It denotes the area from which a settlement draws its customers, varying based on size and offerings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the concept of urban hierarchy important?

    <p>It provides insights into the interrelation of urban settlements and their distribution within a region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does central place theory impact the size and spacing of cities?

    <p>It influences the size and spacing by suggesting settlements exist in a hierarchical order with specific roles or functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes larger urban centers' sphere of influence compared to smaller ones?

    <p>Larger centers have a broader sphere due to a more extensive range of services and goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between low-order and high-order goods?

    <p>Low-order goods are required frequently and have a shorter range, while high-order goods are needed less often and have a longer range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of urban settlement is characterized by offering essential services to surrounding rural areas?

    <p>Central Places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges do high-order centres, like cities, often face according to the text?

    <p>High pollution levels and congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of goods are typically provided in low-order centres such as smaller towns or villages?

    <p>Basic healthcare and daily essentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy is mentioned in the text to address urban challenges like congestion and pollution?

    <p>Promoting balanced regional development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sphere of influence of low-order goods compared to high-order goods?

    <p>Smaller for low-order goods, larger for high-order goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes specialized towns from other types of urban settlements?

    <p>They are characterized by dominant functions or industries like mining or education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding urban hierarchies and factors influencing urban settlements crucial?

    <p>To ensure sustainable urban growth and improve quality of life for residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes low-order goods in terms of the range of goods?

    <p>They require a smaller threshold population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of urban settlement develops at strategic locations like break-of-bulk points or junctions?

    <p>Trade and transport towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes high-order goods from low-order goods in terms of range?

    <p>They attract people from a wider area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which urban challenge is specifically mentioned as being faced by high-order centres like cities?

    <p>Congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines urban settlements as central places according to the text?

    <p>They typically offer essential services to surrounding rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do high-order centres require a larger threshold population compared to low-order centres?

    <p>To support the provision of specialized products or services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does urban hierarchies represent?

    <p>The structured ordering of urban settlements based on criteria like population size and services offered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of urban settlement is characterized by offering services like education or mining?

    <p>Specialized towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the concept of threshold population important for urban settlements?

    <p>It determines the minimum number of people needed to support a service or function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for policymakers and planners to understand urban hierarchies according to the text?

    <p>To manage urban growth, address challenges, and enhance quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the central place theory influence urban settlements?

    <p>It provides a framework for the distribution and size of cities based on a hierarchical order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between low-order and high-order goods?

    <p>They have different frequencies of need.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the sphere of influence play in urban centers?

    <p>Influences the distance people travel to access goods and services from a settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the range of goods indicate according to the text?

    <p>The distance consumers are willing to travel to purchase goods or services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to understand urban hierarchies in a region or country?

    <p>To comprehend the distribution, function, and interrelation of urban settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does threshold population impact the presence of services within a settlement?

    <p>It determines the type and availability of services based on population size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an urban center's sphere of influence vary with its size?

    <p>Larger urban centers have broader spheres of influence due to a wider range of services and goods offered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does central place theory relate to the spacing and size of cities?

    <p>It organizes cities into a hierarchical order, influencing their size and spacing relative to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sphere of influence represent for an urban settlement?

    <p>The market or region from which a settlement draws its customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes high-order goods from low-order goods in terms of threshold population?

    <p>High-order goods require a larger threshold population than low-order goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the sphere of influence of high-order centers differ from that of low-order centers?

    <p>High-order centers have a broader sphere of influence than low-order centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge faced by urban areas according to the text?

    <p>Congestion and pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do high-order centers like cities require effective land-use policies?

    <p>To address challenges like congestion and pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of public transportation in addressing urban challenges?

    <p>Enhancing the livability of urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do specialized towns differ from central places in urban settlements?

    <p>Central places have a dominant industry shaping their growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for policymakers to understand urban hierarchies according to the text?

    <p>To enhance sustainable urban growth and quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do high-order centers such as metropolises attract people from a wider area?

    <p>Because they have a larger sphere of influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between central places and surrounding rural areas?

    <p>Central places provide specialized services to surrounding rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do trade and transport towns differ from specialized towns in terms of functions?

    <p>Trade and transport towns facilitate movement of goods, unlike specialized towns with dominant industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the threshold population play in relation to urban settlements?

    <p>Determining the distribution of services within a settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of sphere of influence differ for larger urban centers compared to smaller ones?

    <p>It broadens due to a wider array of services and goods provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of central places according to the text?

    <p>Offering goods and services to surrounding areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the central place theory impact the spacing of cities?

    <p>It results in cities being spaced based on their sphere of influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the differentiation between low-order and high-order goods?

    <p>The threshold population required to sustain the goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do larger urban centers typically have a broader sphere of influence?

    <p>As a result of providing a wider array of services and goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the presence of diverse services in a settlement impact its sphere of influence?

    <p>It broadens the sphere of influence by attracting more customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect influences the distribution and size of cities as per the central place theory?

    <p>The role or function assigned to each city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that determines the viability and profitability of services within urban settlements?

    <p>The threshold population required to support the services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do urban hierarchies contribute to the interrelation among urban settlements within a region?

    <p>By establishing a structured order based on population size and services offered</p> Signup and view all the answers

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