Which of the following defines Chicago’s position in relation to the infrastructure of the United States?
Situation
All of the following were crucial to the emergence of the first cities EXCEPT
separation of the ruling system and the religious system
Today, the greatest number of urban dwellers is found in
Asia
Historically, the growth of North American suburbs was most constrained by
limited transportation
Prior to 1850 the location of all major North American cities was related, chiefly, to the presence of
navigable waterways
Today, most of the United States and Canadian population lives in which of the following?
Metropolitan areas
An example of an important physical site characteristic is a
natural harbor
Which of the following is the primary reason for the rapid population growth in megacities throughout the developing world?
Interregional migration
Although gentrification can revitalize cities by rehabilitating residential areas, which of the following problems can be explained by the type of building renovations shown in the before and after images?
Higher rents causing displacement of existing residents
The image shows a squatter settlement at the edge of a city in South Africa. What information regarding causes and effects does the image convey?
The image shows the living conditions of people in the squatter settlement, who are unable to acquire permanent housing within the city.
As migrants from rural areas continue to move to cities for jobs, cities face a variety of economic and social challenges. Which of the following economic or social challenges is best illustrated by the photograph shown of Mumbai, India?
There is a significant income gap between residents on the periphery of the city and residents in the city center.
As old central business districts and industrial zones in more developed countries lost businesses and employment in the mid- to late twentieth century, suburban development expanded. Which of the following types of cities resulted from rapid suburban growth and the expansion of retail areas, office developments, business centers, and corporate headquarters to provide jobs and services in suburban areas?
Edge cities
La Défense is an edge city constructed in the late twentieth century and characterized by high-rise office buildings. Which of the following best explains why La Défense is located on the outskirts of Paris?
The land at the center of Paris is filled with numerous historic buildings that residents do not want torn down.
Which of the following best explains a geographic characteristic shared by megacities in the global periphery?
Megacities demonstrate unplanned growth patterns and often contain squatter settlements.
The presence of media hubs, coalitions focusing on specific environmental challenges, and headquarters for multinational corporations in major cities help explain how such cities
are linked globally in ways that transcend national political boundaries
Which of the following best illustrates how the world cities in the table are connected globally in ways that transcend national borders?
Chinatown and the United Nations being located in New York City
Which of the following statements best explains how the world cities listed in the table function within the world’s urban hierarchy?
The top ten world cities have a significant impact on the international economy and are important drivers of globalization.