Urban Planning and Design Answers

When explaining city growth through the multiple nuclei model, geographers acknowledge that modern cities do not always follow strict patterns of growth because of __________. A. irrigation networks B. park spaces C. changes to modern transportation D. grid street layouts Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is the best example of the natural environment influencing the built environment? A. the use of aqueducts to carry water from the Owens River to the city of Los Angeles B. the underground social spaces created in Montreal to tolerate extreme winter temperatures C. the existence of zebra mussels in the Great Lakes D. the construction of an airport in the harbor of Tokyo Bay Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Wealthy residents of cities are more likely to have access to good transportation. According to the Burgess model for city growth, where would wealthy residents choose to live? A. in the central business district B. in the region closest to the central business district C. halfway between the central business district and the edge of the city D. on the edge of the city Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is an example of the built environment? A. a park B. squirrels C. a mountain D. snowfall Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Climate influences the design of human structures, and human structures can influence climate. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Which type of land-use model is shown on the chart above? A. Hoyt B. Burgess C. Christaller D. multiple nuclei Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

According to Walter Christaller’s central place theory, smaller cities focus on providing urgent daily needs, while larger cities provide a more diverse array of services. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.