AP Human Geography › Development of Cities
Which of these was not a main reason for rural to urban migration?
cheaper housing
educational opportunities
modern conveniences
job opportunities
more access to health care
Housing in urban centers was actually more expensive than housing in rural areas, due to the high value of land. Since cities are much more densely populated than rural areas, the competition for land is greater, driving up the cost of housing.
Which of these was not a main reason for rural to urban migration?
cheaper housing
educational opportunities
modern conveniences
job opportunities
more access to health care
Housing in urban centers was actually more expensive than housing in rural areas, due to the high value of land. Since cities are much more densely populated than rural areas, the competition for land is greater, driving up the cost of housing.
Organize the following human communities from least to most heavily populated:
City, Town, Hamlet, Megalopolis, Village
Hamlet, Village, Town, City, Megalopolis
Village, Town, Hamlet, City, Megalopolis
Town, Village, City, Hamlet, Megalopolis
Hamlet, Village, Town Megalopolis, City
Town, Village, Megalopolis, Hamlet, City
Hamlets are predominantly agricultural areas with some sparse human settlements, while villages are small aggregates of dwellings forming communities. Towns are larger aggregates of dwellings, while cities are even larger settlements. A megalopolis is formed when when urban expansion results in an overlap in development by cities in close proximity to one another, resulting in a network of high-density human settlements.
Organize the following human communities from least to most heavily populated:
City, Town, Hamlet, Megalopolis, Village
Hamlet, Village, Town, City, Megalopolis
Village, Town, Hamlet, City, Megalopolis
Town, Village, City, Hamlet, Megalopolis
Hamlet, Village, Town Megalopolis, City
Town, Village, Megalopolis, Hamlet, City
Hamlets are predominantly agricultural areas with some sparse human settlements, while villages are small aggregates of dwellings forming communities. Towns are larger aggregates of dwellings, while cities are even larger settlements. A megalopolis is formed when when urban expansion results in an overlap in development by cities in close proximity to one another, resulting in a network of high-density human settlements.
Which of these was a necessity for the settlement of the earliest cities?
A surplus of food
A system of government
A standing army
A shared language
Religious institutions
A surplus of food was necessary for the establishment of the world’s earliest cities. A surplus of food means that there is enough food to support population growth and, just as importantly, to support non-agricultural laborers and citizens. In order for buildings to be constructed, government to emerge, and a standing army to arise in a city a society must be able to support a proportion of the population in non-agricultural work.
Which of these was a necessity for the settlement of the earliest cities?
A surplus of food
A system of government
A standing army
A shared language
Religious institutions
A surplus of food was necessary for the establishment of the world’s earliest cities. A surplus of food means that there is enough food to support population growth and, just as importantly, to support non-agricultural laborers and citizens. In order for buildings to be constructed, government to emerge, and a standing army to arise in a city a society must be able to support a proportion of the population in non-agricultural work.
According to the Von Thunen model, what is the land closest to the urban center typically utilized for and why?
Dairy and intensive agriculture, because the products are typically perishable and must be transported to markets quickly.
Timber and forest products, because it is important to have a fuel and heat source nearby the urban area where it is consumed.
Cereal grains, because the market price tends to change rapidly and close proximity to the marketplace ensures farmers can get the best price for their crop.
Cereal grains, because it is very difficult to keep grains from spoiling unless they have been heavily processed, like white flour or white rice.
Livestock and grazing, because meat products spoil quickly, especially in communities that do not have access to proper refrigeration.
Cereal grains are typically more shelf-stable than dairy and garden vegetables, and livestock can be transported closer to urban markets for slaughter. Dairy, fruits and vegetables have the potential to spoil rapidly without refrigeration, so traditionally these farmlands are just outside the urban markets.
According to the Von Thunen model, what is the land closest to the urban center typically utilized for and why?
Dairy and intensive agriculture, because the products are typically perishable and must be transported to markets quickly.
Timber and forest products, because it is important to have a fuel and heat source nearby the urban area where it is consumed.
Cereal grains, because the market price tends to change rapidly and close proximity to the marketplace ensures farmers can get the best price for their crop.
Cereal grains, because it is very difficult to keep grains from spoiling unless they have been heavily processed, like white flour or white rice.
Livestock and grazing, because meat products spoil quickly, especially in communities that do not have access to proper refrigeration.
Cereal grains are typically more shelf-stable than dairy and garden vegetables, and livestock can be transported closer to urban markets for slaughter. Dairy, fruits and vegetables have the potential to spoil rapidly without refrigeration, so traditionally these farmlands are just outside the urban markets.
Which of the following is true of an edge city?
A city with a large amount of developed retail and office space outside a larger city
A city that is in decline
A city that sits on the edge of a river or other body of water
A city that sits on the border of two countries
A city that has been abandoned
Edge cities are secondary commerical centers of urban areas. Cities that have been abandoned are colloquially known as "ghost towns." The other types of cities do not have specific names, and are not considered edge cities.
Which of the following is true of an edge city?
A city with a large amount of developed retail and office space outside a larger city
A city that is in decline
A city that sits on the edge of a river or other body of water
A city that sits on the border of two countries
A city that has been abandoned
Edge cities are secondary commerical centers of urban areas. Cities that have been abandoned are colloquially known as "ghost towns." The other types of cities do not have specific names, and are not considered edge cities.