zTest #5 Chapter 20
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- A community has
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- Communities originally developed where there was
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- The development of agricultural technology _________________________ the growth of communities.
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- An urban community is one in which the majority of people _______________________ farm.
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- Urbanization requires __________________ in agriculture.
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- Cities became centers of unrest in Europe after the Industrial Revolution because of
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- “Squatter†settlements indicate
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- Moving squatters to more sanitary villages _______________ the needs of the people who are moved.
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- An urban area in the United States is defined as a
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- People live in cities primarily because of
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- In what region of the United States is most growth in urban areas now occurring?
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- A megalopolis is a
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- Ecological specialization refers to
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- Invasion and succession are most to likely occur when
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- In what kinds of patterns are people, organizations, and services distributed in cities?
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- A city that spreads out from the center in all directions with specialized zones developing in circles follows the __________ model.
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- In a gemeinschaft community, neighbors have _____________ relationships.
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- In a gesellschaft community, neighbors have _____________ relationships.
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- Urbanism is a way of life that emphasizes
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- The early growth of suburbs was made possible by
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- The suburban population is
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- A ghetto is
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- The highest crime rates are found in
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- Urban schools
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- Downtown revitalization creates mostly _______ jobs
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- Urban renewal is centered in the
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- Urban homesteading programs sell _________ to people who will live in them.
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- Columbia, Maryland, is an example of a
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- The successful development of new towns requires a ___________ of federal money.
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- Planning large apartment developments that are satisfactory places to live must consider
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- T F Urban communities have become larger and more diverse throughout the course of human history.
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- T F A community is simply a collection of people.
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- T F An urban community is one in which a number of people are not engaged in food production.
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T F “Squatter†settlements in cities are a rare, temporary phenomenon that is solved simply by
moving people to the suburbs. - a
- T F Increasing population in Sunbelt cities reflects the growth of industry in these regions.
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T F Northeastern states, such as New York and Pennsylvania, were among the first to urbanize in the
United States. - a
- T F The development of transportation effectively spread cities out over larger areas.
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- T F The term megalopolis indicates any large city.
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- T F Urban ecology refers to the interrelationships of people and their environment.
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- T F People, institutions, and services are randomly distributed in modern cities.
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T F A gemeinschaft community is characterized by a sense of common identity and intimate
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- T F A gesellschaft community is marked by a view of people in roles rather than of people as unique individuals.
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- T F Most cities have a remarkably homogeneous population, given their size.
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T F Among the most serious problems facing cities today are those of poverty, unemployment, and
crime. - a
- T F Urban renewal can succeed in spite of human values.
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Essay:
Given your own knowledge of sociology, what human values would you consider important when planning urban housing? - a
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Essay:
Using a map of a city you are familiar with, locate the space used for residences, services, and industry, and divide residential areas by class. Is your city segregated? Discuss in terms of your map - a
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Essay:
Analyzing a suburban area you know, how do lifestyles in this area reflect the social class of the people
who live there? - s
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Essay:
Relate the progress of transportation technology to the deterioration of cities. - s
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Essay:
Compare and contrast downtown revitalization with urban renewal. Describe any projects you are familiar with in your discussion. Can you relate your discussion to either a structural functional or conflict theoretical analysis? - s