10 Questions
What aspect of a city's urban pattern is most significantly affected by topography?
Circulation system
What is the primary characteristic of a ring-shaped city?
A large open space at the center
What is the term for a city's urban area with little or no articulation?
Sheet
What is the term for a series of nearly equal-sized cities in close proximity?
Constellation
How is the physical extent of a city typically measured?
All of the above
What is the primary measure of density in urban planning?
Number of people per sq. KM
What is the characteristic texture of Philadelphia's urban architecture?
Fine grain and uniform texture
What is the primary function of cities that has been reduced to secondary status today?
Worship and Governance
What is the term for the measure of building floor area in relation to the size of the land?
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
What is the primary way in which transportation influences the size and location of cities?
By facilitating the movement of people and goods
Test your knowledge of urban planning, including landforms, topography, and city functions. Explore how natural landscapes impact urban development and the relationship between nature and urban spaces.
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