Cities and Urban Land–Use
Which concept refers to the idea that people will go to nearby cities for everyday goods but travel further for specialized items?
Central Place Theory
Rank-Size Rule
Primate City Rule
Gravity Model
How does globalization most directly affect the size and distribution of cities worldwide?
It limits the development of megacities by dispersing industrial activities.
It decreases differences in the urban hierarchy, leading to uniform city sizes.
It promotes the growth of world cities as interconnected economic hubs.
It reduces rural-to-urban migration by improving agricultural technology.
Which theory argues for an urban hierarchy where higher level services are less frequent but attract consumers from greater distances?
Rank-Size Rule
Central Place Theory
World City Theory
Primate City Rule
What is a significant limitation in the rank-size rule when applied to real world situations?
The rule only applies to developed nations with large populations.
Rank-size rule cannot be used for cities within the same region.
Not all countries exhibit this pattern due to varying levels of development and historical factors.
It accurately predicts the population size of every city in a country.
Can Chicago be named a primate city?
Yes, it can be named a primate city of the Midwest United States.
No, because it is not the biggest city in the Midwest United States.
No, because it refers only to national capitals.
Yes, because it is the biggest city in the US.
What principle does Christaller's Central Place Theory use to explain the distribution of cities?
Linear progression
Grid pattern structure
Hexagonal hinterlands
Concentric circles
In assessing why certain cities have higher growth rates than others from a national perspective, which factor might not be as visible on an international scale?
Global economic trends favoring certain types of industries present in some cities over others.
Specific government policies incentivizing internal migration to particular cities.
International immigration laws affecting expatriate populations in various urban areas.
Worldwide shifts towards urbanization influencing overall increases in city populations globally.

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How do geographical features impact city distribution?
Geographical features encourage uniform distribution of cities across all terrains.
Certain geographic features can either facilitate or impede city formation and growth.
Geographical features have no significant effect on city distribution.
Only mountains affect where cities are built.
Considering de Blij's concept spatial organization within newly developed smart cities what mechanism would simultaneously advance digital connectivity enhance resident interaction while preserving privacy rights?
Implementing decentralized data hubs neighborhood allowing residents control personal information sharing fostering community cohesion without compromising individual privacy
Mandate universal surveillance technology every corner street aiming crime deterrence sacrificing personal secrecy process
Adopt open-source platforms communication collaboration embracing transparency but risking exposure sensitive data without proper controls
Rolling out mass-scale social media networks municipality-led initiatives increase civic engagement inadvertently creating avenues excessive data harvesting exploitation
Which pair of cities demonstrate counter-urbanization?
People moving from Paris to Lyon
People moving between Tokyo and Osaka
People moving from Beijing to Shanghai
People moving from New York City to rural Vermont