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QuizMultiple Choice

Evolution of Geographic Theories and Ideas

Question 1 • W Geography_A_IC

Which land-use theory developed in response to new forms of transportation, including railroads and automobiles?

Answer
A
Sauer's
B
von Thunen's
C
Burgess'
D
Hoyt's

Explanation

Hoyt’s sector model explains how urban land uses extend outward in wedges along transportation routes, such as railroads and highways used by automobiles. Burgess’s concentric-zone model instead describes growth in rings around the city center, so Hoyt’s theory is the best match.

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