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It is in urban areas today where

A
seventy-five percent of the world’s population lives.
B
most of the land is used for housing, transportation, commercial interests, and manufacturing.
C
one-quarter of each city’s land is still being used for farming.
D
most residents either grow, harvest, or sell crops.
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All of the following occurred due to the invention of the railroad except __________.

A
transportation costs increased
B
agricultural activities moved further west
C
transportation times decreased
D
agricultural products were shipped longer distances
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According to von Thunen’s model, the area beyond the fourth ring represents unoccupied wilderness. Based on his theories, which of the following statements would von Thunen most likely make about the area beyond the fourth ring?

A
Producing agriculture past the area of the fourth ring would lead to famine.
B
Producing agriculture past the area of the fourth ring would not be accessible to the railroad.
C
Producing agriculture past the area of the fourth ring would not be profitable.
D
Producing agriculture past the area of the fourth ring would be too dangerous.
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In early villages, most citizens __________.

A
were engaged in agriculture
B
were merchants who engaged in trade
C
were hunters and gatherers
D
worked as craftsmen
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Which of the following statements is false?

A
Less than 2% of the US population is currently engaged in agriculture.
B
Arable land is very minimal in the United States.
C
Most urban residents of the US are not engaged in agriculture.
D
The United States, India, and China are the world’s three leading agricultural producers.
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Which of the following is not a common characteristic of agricultural villages throughout the world?

A
Houses are built in a line along a main road.
B
House size depends on social status.
C
There are corrals and/or barns for horses.
D
There are crop storage facilities.
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According to Von Thuen’s model, what kind of agricultural activity would lie closest to the city?

A
forests
B
field crops
C
ranching and animal products
D
intensive farming and dairying
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Levittown became the first mass-produced suburban __________ in New York in 1948.

A
gated community
B
drive-through
C
housing development
D
shopping mall
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Which of the following is not an example of mixed-use development?

A
building houses and apartments together
B
building small condos near large older houses
C
mixing stores, homes, and schools in the same urban neighborhoods
D
building gated communities at a distance from commercial developments
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What changes did city planners make when designing suburbs?

A
City planners built homes closer together, using multipurpose zoning to have homes and shops side by side.
B
City planners made sky scrapers multipurpose spaces for living, working, and shopping.
C
City planners constructed buildings and planned streets around walking and creating a pedestrian-friendly environment.
D
City planners created buildings and planned streets around cars instead of walking.
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Which of the following is not a sign of suburban decay?

A
vacant commercial spaces
B
the abandonment of old developments by residents and shop owners
C
aging homes and buildings and the decline of suburban neighborhoods
D
increased haze and smog caused by auto exhaust and tire particulates
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Which of the following is not an effect of urban sprawl?

A
increased land use
B
increased pollution
C
increased resource consumption
D
increased use of public transportation
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Greyfields are __________ in decaying suburbs.

A
empty homes and foreclosed subdivisions
B
sites for future development
C
vacant commercial spaces and empty shopping malls
D
undeveloped land and nature preserves
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Which of the following phrases best describes the meaning of suburban decay?

A
the loss of diversity as suburban areas lose culture
B
the decline of suburban populations as residents move to new locations
C
the decline in ethics and morality in suburbs
D
the loss of cultural awareness as people move from the city to the suburbs

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