Urban Planning and Design — Cumulative exam Answers

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are __________. A. no longer necessary to the economy B. run by the US government C. former nonprofit organizations D. global financial resources Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about urban areas is false? A. Urban areas have high population densities. B. The term “urban” is defined the same way in every country. C. Many people live closely together in urban areas. D. Cities, towns, and metropolitan areas are considered urban areas. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In the formal sector of an economy, labor is __________. A. based heavily on services B. frequently done on a cash-only basis C. regulated by law and industry standards D. based on traditional values Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What was the most difficult obstacle to overcome in the creation of an autonomous state after Indian independence was achieved? A. British willingness to go to war to retain the region B. religious differences between Hindus and Muslims C. ethnic differences between tribal regions D. Indian princes' inability to decide on a format of government Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which two states were created immediately as a result of the Indian partition in 1947? A. Burma and India B. Pakistan and India C. Burma and Pakistan D. Bangladesh and India Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How did religious structures encourage the growth of early cities? A. Religious structures created a more urban environment, which lessened the need for agriculture and promoted the development of cities. B. Religious structures drew people into the city, encouraging growth because people wanted to live near temples, monuments, and religious sites. C. Religious structures encouraged travel to early cities, but ultimately the land needed for agriculture prevented widespread growth, keeping early cities quite small. D. Early civilizations were extremely religious, and structures were built for ceremonies and to worship the gods. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following definitions best describes an enclave? A. a separate part of a city dedicated largely to one group B. an industrial neighborhood in a manufacturing zone C. an area around a city that has not been influenced by immigrants D. a region of a city that was established as off-limits to immigrants Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In a __________ state, smaller member states agree to participate in forming a larger state. A. federal B. parliamentary C. unitary D. theocratic Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best characterizes a common trait of genetically modified food and organically grown food? A. Both types of food can require fewer pesticides. B. Both types of food are popular in European countries. C. Both types of food have been improved by natural means. D. Both types of food have been improved by synthetic means. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.