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Urban Geography and Globalization

Description: Urban Geography and Globalization Quiz
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What is the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence between countries and peoples?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Globalization

  3. Industrialization

  4. Modernization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Globalization is the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence between countries and peoples through the exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of globalization?

  1. Increased trade and investment

  2. Increased cultural exchange

  3. Increased environmental degradation

  4. Increased political isolation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Globalization is characterized by increased trade and investment, increased cultural exchange, and increased environmental degradation. Increased political isolation is not a characteristic of globalization.

What is the term for the process of cities becoming more interconnected and interdependent?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Globalization

  3. Metropolization

  4. Suburbanization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metropolization is the process of cities becoming more interconnected and interdependent, forming a network of urban areas.

Which of the following is not a factor that has contributed to globalization?

  1. Advances in transportation and communication technology

  2. The rise of multinational corporations

  3. The collapse of the Soviet Union

  4. The spread of democracy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Advances in transportation and communication technology, the rise of multinational corporations, and the collapse of the Soviet Union have all contributed to globalization. The spread of democracy is not a factor that has contributed to globalization.

What is the term for the process of cities becoming more diverse in terms of their population?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Globalization

  3. Gentrification

  4. Multiculturalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Multiculturalism is the term for the process of cities becoming more diverse in terms of their population.

Which of the following is not a consequence of globalization?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Increased inequality

  3. Increased environmental degradation

  4. Increased cultural homogenization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Globalization has led to increased economic growth, increased inequality, and increased environmental degradation. Increased cultural homogenization is not a consequence of globalization.

What is the term for the process of cities becoming more segregated in terms of their population?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Globalization

  3. Gentrification

  4. Segregation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Segregation is the term for the process of cities becoming more segregated in terms of their population.

Which of the following is not a challenge facing cities in the developing world?

  1. Rapid urbanization

  2. Lack of infrastructure

  3. Poverty and inequality

  4. Climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rapid urbanization, lack of infrastructure, and poverty and inequality are all challenges facing cities in the developing world. Climate change is a global challenge, not just a challenge facing cities in the developing world.

What is the term for the process of cities becoming more sustainable?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Globalization

  3. Gentrification

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainability is the term for the process of cities becoming more sustainable.

Which of the following is not a goal of sustainable urban development?

  1. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

  2. Improving air quality

  3. Reducing poverty and inequality

  4. Promoting economic growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and reducing poverty and inequality are all goals of sustainable urban development. Promoting economic growth is not a goal of sustainable urban development.

What is the term for the process of cities becoming more resilient to climate change?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Globalization

  3. Gentrification

  4. Resilience


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resilience is the term for the process of cities becoming more resilient to climate change.

Which of the following is not a strategy for building resilience to climate change in cities?

  1. Investing in green infrastructure

  2. Improving early warning systems

  3. Relocating people away from at-risk areas

  4. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investing in green infrastructure, improving early warning systems, and relocating people away from at-risk areas are all strategies for building resilience to climate change in cities. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a global strategy for mitigating climate change, not a strategy for building resilience to climate change in cities.

What is the term for the process of cities becoming more equitable?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Globalization

  3. Gentrification

  4. Equity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Equity is the term for the process of cities becoming more equitable.

Which of the following is not a strategy for promoting equity in cities?

  1. Investing in affordable housing

  2. Improving access to education and healthcare

  3. Creating job opportunities for all

  4. Gentrifying neighborhoods


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investing in affordable housing, improving access to education and healthcare, and creating job opportunities for all are all strategies for promoting equity in cities. Gentrifying neighborhoods is not a strategy for promoting equity in cities.

What is the term for the process of cities becoming more inclusive?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Globalization

  3. Gentrification

  4. Inclusion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Inclusion is the term for the process of cities becoming more inclusive.

Which of the following is not a strategy for promoting inclusion in cities?

  1. Creating welcoming communities for immigrants and refugees

  2. Addressing discrimination and racism

  3. Providing support for people with disabilities

  4. Gentrifying neighborhoods


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Creating welcoming communities for immigrants and refugees, addressing discrimination and racism, and providing support for people with disabilities are all strategies for promoting inclusion in cities. Gentrifying neighborhoods is not a strategy for promoting inclusion in cities.

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