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Test: Urban Settlements - Question 1

What is the first zone on both the Burgess and Hoyt urban models called?

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This is abbreviated to CBD
Test: Urban Settlements - Question 2

Which of the following best describes the Burgess urban model?

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The Burgess model was developed in the 1920s to look at the US city of Chicago
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Test: Urban Settlements - Question 3

Which of the following is the most likely to be different when drawing an urban model of a city in an LEDC?

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Cities in LEDCs attract migrants from rural areas who cannot afford proper housing and settle around the outskirts of the city
Test: Urban Settlements - Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a CBD?
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Land in CBDs is usually too expensive for individuals to buy
Test: Urban Settlements - Question 5
Which of the following is least likely to be found in the urban rural fringe of a city?
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Businesses make the most of the land in a CBD by building upwards, this is not so important in urban fringes
Test: Urban Settlements - Question 6
The Hoyt urban model was developed because the Burgess model was becoming less useful. Which of the following is not a reason that geographers needed a new urban model?
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The Burgess model did not allow for the development of industry or housing along the main roads, rivers flowing through cities or development alongside railways
Test: Urban Settlements - Question 7
How does the Hoyt urban model differ from the Burgess model?
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This approach creates zones radiating out from the CBD on the model
Test: Urban Settlements - Question 8

Which factor is a characteristic of a primate city?

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A primate city is characterized by its political and economic dominance within a country, often overshadowing other cities in terms of size and influence.

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What term describes the planned expansion of urban areas into surrounding undeveloped land? 

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Greenfield development refers to the development of previously undeveloped land on the outskirts of urban areas to accommodate population growth and urban expansion.

Test: Urban Settlements - Question 10

Which region is known for its high population density and vertical urban growth due to limited land availability?

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Southeast Asia is characterized by high population density and vertical urban growth, with cities like Singapore and Hong Kong expanding upwards due to limited available land for horizontal expansion.

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