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Urban Geography and Gentrification

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What is the process of renovating and improving a previously rundown area of a city, typically with the result of displacing the original inhabitants, known as?

  1. Urban Renewal

  2. Gentrification

  3. Urban Sprawl

  4. Suburbanization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gentrification is the process of renovating and improving a previously rundown area of a city, typically with the result of displacing the original inhabitants.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of gentrified neighborhoods?

  1. Increased property values

  2. New businesses and restaurants

  3. Improved infrastructure

  4. Higher crime rates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gentrified neighborhoods typically experience increased property values, new businesses and restaurants, and improved infrastructure, but they do not typically experience higher crime rates.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Suburbanization

  3. Exurbanization

  4. Counterurbanization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urbanization is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to gentrification?

  1. Increased demand for housing

  2. Improved transportation options

  3. Government policies

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased demand for housing, improved transportation options, and government policies are all factors that can contribute to gentrification, but natural disasters are not typically a factor.

What is the term used to describe the process of people moving from urban areas to suburban areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Suburbanization

  3. Exurbanization

  4. Counterurbanization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Suburbanization is the term used to describe the process of people moving from urban areas to suburban areas.

Which of the following is NOT a common consequence of gentrification?

  1. Displacement of low-income residents

  2. Increased diversity

  3. Improved public services

  4. Reduced crime rates


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gentrification typically leads to the displacement of low-income residents, improved public services, and reduced crime rates, but it does not typically lead to increased diversity.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from suburban areas to rural areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Suburbanization

  3. Exurbanization

  4. Counterurbanization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Counterurbanization is the term used to describe the movement of people from suburban areas to rural areas.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy used to prevent gentrification?

  1. Rent control

  2. Inclusionary zoning

  3. Community land trusts

  4. Historic preservation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rent control, inclusionary zoning, and community land trusts are all common strategies used to prevent gentrification, but historic preservation is not typically used for this purpose.

What is the term used to describe the process of people moving from urban areas to exurban areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Suburbanization

  3. Exurbanization

  4. Counterurbanization


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Exurbanization is the term used to describe the process of people moving from urban areas to exurban areas.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of exurban areas?

  1. Lower population density

  2. Larger lot sizes

  3. Longer commute times

  4. More affordable housing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exurban areas typically have lower population density, larger lot sizes, and longer commute times, but they do not typically have more affordable housing.

What is the term used to describe the process of people moving from exurban areas to rural areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Suburbanization

  3. Exurbanization

  4. Counterurbanization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Counterurbanization is the term used to describe the process of people moving from exurban areas to rural areas.

Which of the following is NOT a common consequence of counterurbanization?

  1. Increased rural population

  2. Declining urban population

  3. Increased demand for rural housing

  4. Increased environmental degradation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Counterurbanization typically leads to increased rural population, declining urban population, and increased demand for rural housing, but it does not typically lead to increased environmental degradation.

What is the term used to describe the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas and then back to rural areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Suburbanization

  3. Exurbanization

  4. Counterurbanization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Counterurbanization is the term used to describe the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas and then back to rural areas.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of counterurbanizers?

  1. Younger age

  2. Higher education levels

  3. Lower incomes

  4. Greater environmental awareness


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Counterurbanizers typically have younger age, higher education levels, and greater environmental awareness, but they do not typically have lower incomes.

What is the term used to describe the process of people moving from urban areas to rural areas and then back to urban areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Suburbanization

  3. Exurbanization

  4. Counterurbanization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Counterurbanization is the term used to describe the process of people moving from urban areas to rural areas and then back to urban areas.

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