Density and Land Use - AP Human Geography
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Identify the term for land reserved for farming and agriculture.
Identify the term for land reserved for farming and agriculture.
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Arable land. Land suitable for growing crops.
Arable land. Land suitable for growing crops.
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What urban model features multiple centers of activity?
What urban model features multiple centers of activity?
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Multiple Nuclei Model. Harris and Ullman model with several CBDs.
Multiple Nuclei Model. Harris and Ullman model with several CBDs.
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What is an outcome of urban sprawl?
What is an outcome of urban sprawl?
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Increased travel distances. Spread-out development requires longer commutes.
Increased travel distances. Spread-out development requires longer commutes.
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What type of land use is characterized by high-density commercial activity?
What type of land use is characterized by high-density commercial activity?
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Central Business District (CBD). Downtown core with concentrated business activity.
Central Business District (CBD). Downtown core with concentrated business activity.
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Identify the term for land reserved for farming and agriculture.
Identify the term for land reserved for farming and agriculture.
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Arable land. Land suitable for growing crops.
Arable land. Land suitable for growing crops.
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Identify the term for land set aside for natural preservation.
Identify the term for land set aside for natural preservation.
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Conservation land. Protected areas maintain natural ecosystems.
Conservation land. Protected areas maintain natural ecosystems.
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What is the impact of urbanization on rural areas?
What is the impact of urbanization on rural areas?
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Reduction in rural population. Rural-to-urban migration empties countryside.
Reduction in rural population. Rural-to-urban migration empties countryside.
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What is the definition of population density?
What is the definition of population density?
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Population density is the number of people per unit area. Basic measure comparing population to total area.
Population density is the number of people per unit area. Basic measure comparing population to total area.
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What is agricultural density?
What is agricultural density?
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Agricultural density is the number of farmers per unit of arable land. Measures farming intensity relative to farmable land.
Agricultural density is the number of farmers per unit of arable land. Measures farming intensity relative to farmable land.
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How do you calculate arithmetic density?
How do you calculate arithmetic density?
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Arithmetic density = Total population / Total land area. Simple division of total people by total area.
Arithmetic density = Total population / Total land area. Simple division of total people by total area.
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What term describes the number of people supported by a unit area of arable land?
What term describes the number of people supported by a unit area of arable land?
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Physiological density. Key measure for agricultural carrying capacity.
Physiological density. Key measure for agricultural carrying capacity.
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What is urban density?
What is urban density?
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Urban density is the number of people living in urban areas per unit area. Specific to city population concentration.
Urban density is the number of people living in urban areas per unit area. Specific to city population concentration.
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Identify the major factor that increases urban density.
Identify the major factor that increases urban density.
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High-rise buildings. Vertical growth maximizes limited urban space.
High-rise buildings. Vertical growth maximizes limited urban space.
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Which type of density is most useful for understanding resource needs?
Which type of density is most useful for understanding resource needs?
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Physiological density. Directly relates population to food production capacity.
Physiological density. Directly relates population to food production capacity.
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What is the primary difference between arithmetic and physiological density?
What is the primary difference between arithmetic and physiological density?
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Arithmetic uses total land; physiological uses arable land. Key difference is which land area is measured.
Arithmetic uses total land; physiological uses arable land. Key difference is which land area is measured.
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Calculate the population density if 5000 people live in an area of 10 km².
Calculate the population density if 5000 people live in an area of 10 km².
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500 people per km². Simple calculation: $5000 ÷ 10 = 500$.
500 people per km². Simple calculation: $5000 ÷ 10 = 500$.
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Which concept describes the spatial arrangement of people within a given area?
Which concept describes the spatial arrangement of people within a given area?
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Population distribution. Describes where people are located geographically.
Population distribution. Describes where people are located geographically.
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What is a key feature of dispersed rural settlements?
What is a key feature of dispersed rural settlements?
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Homes are spread out over a large area. Low density with isolated farmhouses and buildings.
Homes are spread out over a large area. Low density with isolated farmhouses and buildings.
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What type of land use is characterized by high-density commercial activity?
What type of land use is characterized by high-density commercial activity?
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Central Business District (CBD). Downtown core with concentrated business activity.
Central Business District (CBD). Downtown core with concentrated business activity.
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Identify the term for the conversion of rural land to urban use.
Identify the term for the conversion of rural land to urban use.
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Urbanization. Process of rural-to-urban land conversion.
Urbanization. Process of rural-to-urban land conversion.
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What drives the expansion of urban land use into suburban areas?
What drives the expansion of urban land use into suburban areas?
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Suburbanization. Migration from cities to surrounding areas.
Suburbanization. Migration from cities to surrounding areas.
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Which land use model features concentric rings around a central city?
Which land use model features concentric rings around a central city?
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Concentric Zone Model. Burgess model with rings radiating from center.
Concentric Zone Model. Burgess model with rings radiating from center.
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State the formula for calculating physiological density.
State the formula for calculating physiological density.
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Physiological density = Total population / Arable land area. Uses only farmable land in denominator.
Physiological density = Total population / Arable land area. Uses only farmable land in denominator.
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What is the term for the spread of urban areas into rural regions?
What is the term for the spread of urban areas into rural regions?
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Urban sprawl. Outward expansion of cities into countryside.
Urban sprawl. Outward expansion of cities into countryside.
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What is the impact of high urban density on transportation systems?
What is the impact of high urban density on transportation systems?
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Increased demand for public transit. More people require expanded transit systems.
Increased demand for public transit. More people require expanded transit systems.
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Which land use is most associated with low population density?
Which land use is most associated with low population density?
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Rural land use. Agriculture and farming dominate sparse areas.
Rural land use. Agriculture and farming dominate sparse areas.
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Calculate the physiological density with 1000 people and 2 km² of arable land.
Calculate the physiological density with 1000 people and 2 km² of arable land.
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500 people per km². Calculation: $1000 ÷ 2 = 500$ people per km².
500 people per km². Calculation: $1000 ÷ 2 = 500$ people per km².
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What is the primary use of land in suburban areas?
What is the primary use of land in suburban areas?
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Residential. Suburbs are mainly housing developments.
Residential. Suburbs are mainly housing developments.
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Identify a consequence of high agricultural density.
Identify a consequence of high agricultural density.
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Potential for overuse of land resources. Too many farmers can degrade soil quality.
Potential for overuse of land resources. Too many farmers can degrade soil quality.
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What factor most influences the density of commercial land use?
What factor most influences the density of commercial land use?
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Proximity to transportation hubs. Access to transport increases commercial value.
Proximity to transportation hubs. Access to transport increases commercial value.
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