Cities and Urban Land–Use
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 principle does Christaller's Central Place Theory use to explain the distribution of cities?
Linear progression
Grid pattern structure
Hexagonal hinterlands
Concentric circles
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.
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.
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.
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

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What factor primarily influences the scarcity of green spaces within megalopolises compared to smaller urban entities?
Government regulations restricting green space development
A decreased need for recreational spaces due to urban activities
High land values prompting dense construction over open areas
Limited availability of plant species suited for metropolitan environments
What term is used to describe a large urban area consisting of several cities that have grown together?
Primate city
Conurbation
Hamlet
Megalopolis
How does urban hierarchy influence the distribution of cities?
It dictates political power amongst cities.
It determines services allocation based on city ranking.
It controls population movement between cities.
It supervises industrial development across cities.