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When explaining city growth through the multiple nuclei model, geographers acknowledge that modern cities do not always follow strict patterns of growth because of __________.

A
irrigation networks
B
park spaces
C
changes to modern transportation
D
grid street layouts
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Which of the following is the best example of the natural environment influencing the built environment?

A
the use of aqueducts to carry water from the Owens River to the city of Los Angeles
B
the underground social spaces created in Montreal to tolerate extreme winter temperatures
C
the existence of zebra mussels in the Great Lakes
D
the construction of an airport in the harbor of Tokyo Bay
3

Wealthy residents of cities are more likely to have access to good transportation. According to the Burgess model for city growth, where would wealthy residents choose to live?

A
in the central business district
B
in the region closest to the central business district
C
halfway between the central business district and the edge of the city
D
on the edge of the city
4

Which of the following statements is not part of Christaller’s central place theory?

A
Urgent daily needs are met in smaller cities.
B
Cities grow like spokes on a wheel from an epicenter.
C
Larger cities have more diverse services that are not needed everywhere.
D
Large cities are located in central locations.
5

Which of the following is an example of the built environment?

A
a park
B
squirrels
C
a mountain
D
snowfall
6

Climate influences the design of human structures, and human structures can influence climate. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
8

Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Which type of land-use model is shown on the chart above?

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A
Hoyt
B
Burgess
C
Christaller
D
multiple nuclei
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According to Walter Christaller’s central place theory, smaller cities focus on providing urgent daily needs, while larger cities provide a more diverse array of services. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
10

Which of the following statements best identifies how the growth of the city of Los Angeles affected the Owens River Valley?

A
Runoff from large areas of asphalt eroded soil from the river valley, added silt to the river, and destroyed fishes' habitats.
B
Water was diverted from the river valley to supply drinking water to Los Angeles.
C
The river valley was filled with soil that was dredged out of the harbor as Los Angeles expanded.
D
Acid rain from Los Angeles changed the chemistry of the river, resulting in the death of many fish.
11

Which model for city growth states that cities grow outward along transportation routes, forming shapes like spokes on a wheel?

A
the Burgess model
B
the Hoyt model
C
the Jenson model
D
the multiple nuclei model
12

Tokyo Bay has been rising for the last 150 years. In the process, it has reclaimed land from the city of Tokyo. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
13

Which of the following cities is a example of a grid city?

A
Boston
B
London
C
Tokyo
D
Mohenjo-Daro

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