The Geography of Housing Justice

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What is the term used to describe the process of displacing low-income residents from their homes due to rising property values and gentrification?

  1. Displacement

  2. Gentrification

  3. Redlining

  4. Urban renewal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Displacement is the process of forcing people to leave their homes due to rising property values, often as a result of gentrification.

Which federal policy historically redlined certain neighborhoods, making it difficult for residents to obtain mortgages and leading to racial segregation?

  1. The Fair Housing Act

  2. The National Housing Act

  3. The Home Owners' Loan Corporation Act

  4. The Civil Rights Act


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Home Owners' Loan Corporation Act of 1934 created the Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC), which was tasked with providing loans to homeowners who were in danger of losing their homes due to the Great Depression. However, the HOLC also engaged in redlining, which involved denying loans to certain neighborhoods based on their racial composition.

What is the term used to describe the practice of limiting the number of housing units that can be built in a particular area?

  1. Zoning

  2. Density restrictions

  3. Growth management

  4. Smart growth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zoning is a land use planning tool that divides a municipality into different zones, each with its own set of regulations regarding the types of development that are allowed. Zoning can be used to limit the number of housing units that can be built in a particular area.

Which federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability?

  1. The Fair Housing Act

  2. The Civil Rights Act

  3. The Equal Protection Clause

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. It also prohibits discrimination in lending and advertising.

What is the term used to describe the process of converting a single-family home into multiple rental units?

  1. Gentrification

  2. Suburbanization

  3. Urban renewal

  4. Conversion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conversion is the process of converting a single-family home into multiple rental units. This can be done by adding additional bedrooms or bathrooms, or by dividing the home into separate apartments.

Which federal program provides rental assistance to low-income families and individuals?

  1. Section 8

  2. Public housing

  3. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

  4. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income families and individuals. The program provides vouchers that can be used to rent apartments or houses from private landlords.

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

  1. Urbanization

  2. Suburbanization

  3. Gentrification

  4. Displacement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urbanization is the process of moving people from rural areas to urban areas. This can be caused by a number of factors, including economic opportunities, better access to education and healthcare, and the desire to be closer to family and friends.

Which federal program provides grants to states and local governments to develop affordable housing?

  1. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program

  2. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

  3. Section 8

  4. Public housing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides grants to states and local governments to develop affordable housing. The program can be used to build new housing, rehabilitate existing housing, and provide rental assistance to low-income families and individuals.

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

  1. Suburbanization

  2. Urbanization

  3. Gentrification

  4. Displacement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suburbanization is the process of moving people from urban areas to suburban areas. This can be caused by a number of factors, including the desire for more space, better schools, and a lower cost of living.

Which federal tax credit encourages the development of affordable housing?

  1. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

  2. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program

  3. Section 8

  4. Public housing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is a federal tax credit that encourages the development of affordable housing. The credit is available to developers who build or rehabilitate housing that is rented to low-income families and individuals.

What is the term used to describe the process of improving the quality of housing and living conditions in a particular area?

  1. Urban renewal

  2. Gentrification

  3. Displacement

  4. Rehabilitation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rehabilitation is the process of improving the quality of housing and living conditions in a particular area. This can be done by repairing or replacing damaged or outdated building materials, adding new amenities, or making the housing more energy-efficient.

Which federal program provides public housing to low-income families and individuals?

  1. Public housing

  2. Section 8

  3. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

  4. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public housing is a federal program that provides housing to low-income families and individuals. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

What is the term used to describe the process of moving people from one country to another?

  1. Immigration

  2. Emigration

  3. Migration

  4. Displacement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Migration is the process of moving people from one country to another. This can be done for a variety of reasons, including economic opportunities, political asylum, or family reunification.

Which federal program provides funding for the construction of new affordable housing?

  1. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program

  2. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

  3. Section 8

  4. Public housing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides funding for the construction of new affordable housing. The program can also be used to rehabilitate existing housing and provide rental assistance to low-income families and individuals.

What is the term used to describe the process of moving people from one region of a country to another?

  1. Migration

  2. Immigration

  3. Emigration

  4. Displacement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Migration is the process of moving people from one region of a country to another. This can be done for a variety of reasons, including economic opportunities, political asylum, or family reunification.

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