The Geography of Race and Ethnicity

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the geography of race and ethnicity. It covers topics such as the distribution of different racial and ethnic groups around the world, the factors that contribute to residential segregation, and the impact of race and ethnicity on social and economic outcomes.
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Which country has the largest population of African Americans?

  1. United States

  2. Brazil

  3. Nigeria

  4. South Africa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the largest population of African Americans, with over 40 million people identifying as Black or African American.

What is the term for the separation of different racial or ethnic groups into different neighborhoods or communities?

  1. Residential segregation

  2. Redlining

  3. White flight

  4. Gentrification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Residential segregation is the separation of different racial or ethnic groups into different neighborhoods or communities. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including discrimination, economic inequality, and historical patterns of settlement.

Which U.S. city is known for its history of redlining?

  1. Chicago

  2. Los Angeles

  3. New York City

  4. Detroit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicago is known for its history of redlining, a practice in which banks and other lenders refuse to lend money to people in certain neighborhoods, often based on their race or ethnicity.

What is the term for the movement of white people out of a neighborhood or city as a result of the influx of people of color?

  1. White flight

  2. Black flight

  3. Gentrification

  4. Urban renewal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White flight is the term for the movement of white people out of a neighborhood or city as a result of the influx of people of color. It is often driven by fears of crime, declining property values, and changing social norms.

Which U.S. city has the highest rate of gentrification?

  1. New York City

  2. San Francisco

  3. Los Angeles

  4. Washington, D.C.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

San Francisco has the highest rate of gentrification in the United States. This is due to a number of factors, including the city's strong economy, its desirable climate, and its proximity to Silicon Valley.

What is the term for the process by which a neighborhood or city becomes more affluent and expensive, often displacing its original residents?

  1. Gentrification

  2. Urban renewal

  3. Displacement

  4. Annexation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gentrification is the process by which a neighborhood or city becomes more affluent and expensive, often displacing its original residents. It is often driven by an influx of new residents, such as young professionals and families, who are attracted to the area's amenities and proximity to jobs.

Which U.S. city has the highest rate of displacement?

  1. New York City

  2. San Francisco

  3. Los Angeles

  4. Washington, D.C.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New York City has the highest rate of displacement in the United States. This is due to a number of factors, including the city's high cost of living, its limited supply of affordable housing, and its strong economy.

What is the term for the process by which a government agency takes private property for public use?

  1. Eminent domain

  2. Zoning

  3. Land use planning

  4. Urban renewal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eminent domain is the process by which a government agency takes private property for public use. It is often used to acquire land for roads, schools, and other public projects.

Which U.S. city has the highest rate of homeownership among Black Americans?

  1. Atlanta

  2. Detroit

  3. Memphis

  4. Washington, D.C.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atlanta has the highest rate of homeownership among Black Americans. This is due to a number of factors, including the city's strong economy, its relatively affordable housing market, and its history of Black homeownership.

What is the term for the practice of denying someone housing based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Housing discrimination

  2. Redlining

  3. White flight

  4. Gentrification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Housing discrimination is the practice of denying someone housing based on their race or ethnicity. It can take many forms, including refusing to rent or sell a home to someone, charging them a higher rent or price, or steering them to a different neighborhood.

Which U.S. city has the highest rate of housing discrimination against Black Americans?

  1. Chicago

  2. Detroit

  3. Milwaukee

  4. St. Louis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Milwaukee has the highest rate of housing discrimination against Black Americans. This is due to a number of factors, including the city's history of segregation, its high poverty rate, and its lack of affordable housing.

What is the term for the practice of lending money to people based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Predatory lending

  2. Redlining

  3. White flight

  4. Gentrification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Predatory lending is the practice of lending money to people based on their race or ethnicity. It often involves charging high interest rates and fees, and it can lead to foreclosure and displacement.

Which U.S. city has the highest rate of predatory lending against Black Americans?

  1. Chicago

  2. Detroit

  3. Memphis

  4. St. Louis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Memphis has the highest rate of predatory lending against Black Americans. This is due to a number of factors, including the city's high poverty rate, its lack of affordable housing, and its weak lending regulations.

What is the term for the practice of steering people to different neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity?

  1. Steering

  2. Redlining

  3. White flight

  4. Gentrification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Steering is the practice of steering people to different neighborhoods based on their race or ethnicity. It can be done by real estate agents, landlords, or other housing providers.

Which U.S. city has the highest rate of steering against Black Americans?

  1. Chicago

  2. Detroit

  3. Milwaukee

  4. St. Louis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicago has the highest rate of steering against Black Americans. This is due to a number of factors, including the city's history of segregation, its high poverty rate, and its lack of affordable housing.

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