Urban Geography Unit Test (Version A)
|
|
- Aron Butler
- 7 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Urban Geography Unit Test (Version A) 1. What function do the majority of the world s ten most populated cities serve? a. a fortress city to resist foreign invasion b. a port city for transporting people and goods c. an agricultural service region d. a religious center or pilgrimage site e. a center of primary industries, such as logging 2. What do physical characteristics of a place refer to? a. site b. situation c. threshold d. range e. hierarchy 3. What is the role of cities according to Central Place Theory? a. industrial centers b. transportation hubs c. political capitals d. providers of goods and services e. agricultural hearths 4. A person is willing to travel only a short distance for needs such as milk, but long distances for specialized health care. Which concept explains the previous statement? a. hinterland b. range c. threshold d. median e. node 5. What is a central place? a. hinterland b. market center c. range of goods d. rank-size distribution e. circular settlement 6. Which of the following BEST describes the urban hierarchy of settlements? a. town, hamlet, village, metropolitan area, megalopolis b. village, town, hamlet, metropolitan area, megalopolis c. megalopolis, metropolitan area, village, town, hamlet d. hamlet, town, city, metropolitan area, megalopolis e. hamlet, village, town, city, metropolitan area
2 7. What was the process by which real estate agents convinced white owners to sell their houses? a. blockbusting b. filtering c. gentrification d. redlining e. zoning 8. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) contributed to the growth of urban settlements in which country? a. Canada b. China c. Mexico d. Russia e. Brazil 9. What is the ideal geometric shape of hinterlands in Central Place Theory? a. circle b. hexagon c. square d. pentagon e. octagon 10. Which statement BEST describes the relationship between the industrial revolution and urbanization? a. urbanization declined due to the industrial revolution b. the industrial revolution promoted urbanization c. the industrial revolution preceded urbanization by thousands of years d. urbanization and the industrial revolution are not related e. the industrial revolution led people to migrate to rural areas 11. Where does the largest percentage of the United States population live? a. central business district (CBD) b. suburbs c. non-metropolitan areas d. rural settlements e. the innermost zone of the concentric zone model 12. The location of the earliest cities was dependent on which of the following? a. flat land suitable for railroads b. arable land and defensible sites c. mild climates and proximity to oil fields d. paved roads e. nearby factories
3 13. Which of the following is a common trait among MOST world cities? a. rapid and uncontrolled metropolitan growth b. highly segregated zones for commercial and residential use c. a stark contrast between wealthy and poor residential zones d. the use of skyscrapers to accommodate suburban populations e. strict zoning laws for appropriate and acceptable land uses 14. Which of the following is the only first tier World City in the United States? a. Boston, MA b. Chicago, IL c. Los Angeles, CA d. New York, NY e. St. Augustine, FL 15. Which of the following countries is the least urbanized? a. Brazil b. United States c. Germany d. Australia e. India 16. What is a megalopolis? a. an area where the urbanized areas of adjacent cities overlap b. consolidated metropolitan statistical area c. central cities and their rural hinterlands d. regional government federation e. central cities 17. What determines the size and wealth of a major metropolitan urban area? a. the size and wealth of the city s local resources b. the size and wealth of the closest large city c. the size and wealth of the city s commuter zone d. the size and wealth of the city s top ten businesses e. the size and wealth of its hinterland 18. Which of the following is NOT a definition of a city? a. a central place with many functions b. a node in a transportation system c. a market not dependent on other places d. an area of high density population and housing e. an area serving residents in the hinterland
4 19. Which of the following BEST describes the function of the city closest to where you live? a. the city functions as a group of independent units b. the city functions as a group of separate nodes c. the city functions as a series of independent layers d. the city functions as separate and distinct systems e. the city functions as a whole, integrated system 20. Which of the following states has one of the highest concentrations of Native Americans living in urban areas? a. North Dakota b. Minnesota c. South Dakota d. Oklahoma e. Florida 21. The development of canals and railroads in the United States led to greater integration of American markets. This, in turn, encouraged which of the following? a. cities developed and grew along these transportation lines b. cities became consolidated on the east coast c. the number of cities decreased d. the development of suburbs e. rural villages dominated the United States markets 22. What is the primary factor that led to the movement of wealthy residents out of the central city to the edge of the city? a. improvements in food production b. widespread outbreaks of disease c. railways and roadways for commuting d. pollution from industrial areas e. better public school systems 23. The expansion of which of the following transportation systems led to the initial urbanization of the Midwest? a. railroads b. steamboats c. highways d. subways e. airports 24. Prior to 1850, westward urban expansion in the U.S. occurred along which type of transportation route? a. railroads b. inland waterways c. highways d. subways e. airports
5 25. Which of the following is NOT a relationship between the location of FM radio stations and major cities? a. FM radio stations tend to be located close to major cities b. FM radio stations tend to serve urban and rural communities c. FM radio stations are located evenly across the United States d. FM radio stations are located near large populations of listeners e. FM Radio stations are regional and may include many cities 26. What is the term for the decline in density and the spread of metropolitan areas associated with the building of freeways after the 1950s? a. suburbanization b. new urbanism c. exurbanization d. gentrification e. counter-urbanism 27. Blockbusting most often contributed to the expansion of which of the following? a. farming communities b. segregated neighborhoods c. small towns d. gentrified neighborhoods e. central business districts 28. The increase in federal mortgage loans available to servicemen after WWII resulted in which of the following? a. expansion of suburban developments b. a decrease in home ownership c. the Baby Boom generation d. improved rural transportation e. a demand for college-trained employees 29. Edge cities have many of the same economic activities as the CBD, including high-rise office space and employment opportunities. Unlike CBDs, what form of transportation is most common in edge cities? a. pedestrians b. automobiles c. buses d. subways e. trains
6 30. Which of the following is an economic policy that has impacted the development of urban residential areas? a. redlining b. redistricting c. in-filling d. gerrymandering e. agglomeration 31. Typically, which of the following is NOT a zoning category? a. institutional b. commercial c. industrial d. residential e. nautical 32. To what does the Central Business District (CBD) refer? a. the residential area outside of the city b. the industrial area outside of the core c. the core commercial area of the city d. the shopping malls located in the suburbs e. the industrial area located in rural areas 33. What is the term that refers to the rehabilitation of deteriorated, often abandoned, housing in low-income, inner-city neighborhoods? a. globalization b. commercialization c. gentrification d. suburbanization e. reurbanization 34. Which of the following BEST describes the internal spatial structures of cities in the U.S.? a. structure is based on natural features b. structure is based on utilities c. structure is based on population d. structure is based on function e. structure is based on size and wealth 35. According to the Burgess Concentric Zone Model, where are MOST central business districts (CBDs) located in United States cities? a. at the center of a circular pattern b. in a ring around the city c. in a zone within the city d. it varies from city to city e. in multiple CBDs in edge cities
7 36. What is often found at the center of a Latin American city? a. central plaza and cathedral b. break-of-bulk points c. public housing d. squatter settlement e. factories 37. Why would a pizza restaurant open in a densely populated urban neighborhood with four (4) existing pizza restaurants? a. the range for pizza has increased b. the threshold for pizza has increased c. population density positively affects the market d. population density negatively affects the market e. population density has no affect on the market 38. What is a primate city? a. a city on the coast with the majority of a country s international trade b. a city whose population is more than twice the size of the next largest city in any country c. a city with the highest percent of people living in the Central Business District (CBD) d. a city whose population is mostly below the poverty line e. a city whose economic development is declining due to deindustrialization 39. Which region of the world is urbanizing the fastest, yet still has the lowest levels of urbanization? a. Sub-Saharan Africa b. Latin America c. Eastern Australia d. Southeast Asia e. Northern Europe 40. How do Latin American cities differ from many other world cities? a. all transportation networks lead to the Central Business District (CBD) b. the poor are not concentrated in slums near the Central Business District (CBD) c. the cities are dependent on the global marketplace through trade d. planners were careful to save ancient cultural sites e. skyscrapers are used to modernize the suburbs
Econ 137 Urban Economics Lecture Notes III
Econ 137 Urban Economics Lecture Notes III Guillermo Ordonez, UCLA Questions for Lecture Notes III Is there a land use pattern? What is it like? What determines the price of land? What determines the pattern
More informationChristaller's Central Place Theory
Christaller's Central Place Theory Introduction Central Place Theory (CPT) is an attempt to explain the spatial arrangement, size, and number of settlements. The theory was originally published in 1933
More informationThe Role of Land Use and Transportation in Building Successful Sustainable Cities City of Vancouver
The Role of Land Use and Transportation in Building Successful Sustainable Cities City of Vancouver Dr. Ann McAfee Co-Director of Planning, Vancouver Transportation & Land Use 1. Vancouver s Transportation
More informationAP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 2008 SCORING GUIDELINES
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 2008 SCORING GUIDELINES Question 1 Von Thünen s model of land use and Burgess model of land use are similar in appearance but different in their geographic setting. Analyze and discuss
More informationThe Report at a Glance Density, Distance, and Division
Geography in motion The Report at a Glance Density, Distance, and Division Growing cities, ever more mobile people, and increasingly specialized products are integral to development. These changes have
More informationProblems of urbanisation in the inner city - inequalities
Problems of urbanisation in the inner city - inequalities Inequalities exist in all urban areas. Inequality means extreme differences between poverty and wealth, as well as in peoples' wellbeing and access
More informationCh.1. Name: Class: Date: Matching
Name: Class: Date: Ch.1 Matching Match each item with the correct statement below. a. technology e. democracy b. diffusion f. extended family c. exports g. interdependence d. climate 1. goods sent to markets
More informationWal Marts Expansion Into South Asia. Shounak and Evan
Wal Marts Expansion Into South Asia Shounak and Evan The Wal-Mart Giant Wal-Mart is the #1 retailer in sales worldwide Total year-end sales for fiscal year 2007 showed 77.1 billion dollars in revenue,
More informationAP Human Geography 2013 Scoring Guidelines
AP Human Geography 2013 Scoring Guidelines The College Board The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900,
More informationAP Human Geography 2011 Scoring Guidelines
AP Human Geography 2011 Scoring Guidelines The College Board The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded
More informationSECTION ONE CHAPTER 2: A LAND USE PROFILE OF MANCHESTER
SECTION ONE CHAPTER 2: A LAND USE PROFILE OF MANCHESTER Land use is the central element of a comprehensive plan because it establishes the overall physical configuration of the city, including the mix
More informationMultifamily Housing: Sustainable Development in Efficient, Walkable Communities
Multifamily Housing: Sustainable Development in Efficient, Walkable Communities by the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Multifamily rental housing is a critical piece of the housing market in the
More informationThe Wildland-Urban Interface in the United States
The Wildland-Urban Interface in the United States Susan I. Stewart Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Evanston, IL (sistewart@fs.fed.us) Volker C. Radeloff Department of Forestry, University
More informationA Booming Economy 20.1
A Booming Economy 20.1 How did the booming economy of the 1920s lead to changes in American life? During the 1920s, the American economy experienced tremendous growth. Using mass production techniques,
More informationWhat is Smart Growth and the New Urbanism??? Smart Growth and Sustainable Cities:
Smart Growth and Sustainable Cities: 1) New Urbanism: Anti-car, Anti- Suburbia Planning for the US; 2) Sustainable Europe; 3) The New Asian City Dick G. Winchell, Ph.D., FAICP, Professor of Urban Planning,
More informationMaster s Concentrations
Master s Concentrations Concentrations consist of a minimum of 18 credit hours of elective courses. Of these students must complete the required courses for the concentration and then may choose from the
More informationGTA Cordon Count Program
Transportation Trends 2001-2011 Executive Summary Project No. TR12 0722 September 2013 1.0 Introduction The Cordon Count program was established to collect traffic data as a tool for measuring travel trends
More informationKing County s Changing Demographics
King County s Changing Demographics A View of Our Increasing Diversity Chandler Felt, Demographer King County Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget King County Council, June 5, 2013 A note on sources
More informationChapter 4 Public Perspective: Economic, Environmental and Social Concerns
Chapter 4 Public Perspective: Economic, Environmental and Social Concerns All Federal agencies proposing legislation and other major actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment
More informationA02: - Dream Weavers Well-off families with school aged children, living as affluent, suburban persons of the American Dream.
The 60 Customer Segments, or Mosaics, are listed here with a brief definition for each. Appendix 13 60 Customer Segments (Mosaics) A01: America s Wealthiest The nation s most wealthy households are financially
More informationBrownfield Planning: A tool for economically and socially effective sustainable urban development
Brownfield Planning: A tool for economically and socially effective sustainable urban development Introduction: Garry Smith Brownfield Planning applies methods and technologies which clean up abandoned
More informationAP Human Geography 2008 Scoring Guidelines
AP Human Geography 2008 Scoring Guidelines The College Board: Connecting Students to College Success The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to
More informationCONNECTED IS A MATTER OF GEOGRAPHY
CONNECTED IS A MATTER OF GEOGRAPHY By Matthew Zook zook@zooknic.com networker Vol. 5 No. 3. 13-17 In June 2001, the founder of the Wild Day Internet shopping site, Michael Jackson, announced his intention
More informationPublic Worksessions - A Summary of the New York City Zoning and Planning Study
APPENDIX F Third Public Work Session Notice Presentation July 27, 2004 For Immediate Release July 12, 2004 Town of Rotterdam Notice of Public Meeting The Town of Rotterdam Public Works Department will
More informationSTAFF REPORT. December 20, 2004. North District Community Council. Director of Community Planning - North
STAFF REPORT December 20, 2004 To: From: Subject: North District Community Council Director of Community Planning - North Preliminary Report Respecting Revised Application OPA & Rezoning Application 01
More informationHigh-speed Tokyo. Read the text. Old and new
Read the text. 1 High-speed Tokyo Tokyo has a population of 35 million people. It is the largest city in the world. It is also one of the most exciting. Everything moves fast here. It has one of the biggest
More information22.01 SETTLEMENT 24/04/2014 C73
22.01 SETTLEMENT 24/04/2014 C73 22.01-1 Urban Growth and Development 24/04/2014 C73 This policy applies to the urban areas and fringes of Portland, Heywood, Casterton, Dartmoor, Nelson, Cape Bridgewater,
More informationPhiladelphia County. Land Use and Growth Management Profile
Philadelphia County is located in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania and is bordered by the Pennsylvania counties of Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks, and the New Jersey counties of Burlington, Camden,
More informationRoads. Nebraska railroad crossing, 1920s. Copyright National Council on Economic Education. Photo: Nebraska Department of Roads
Roads By 1912, most large cities had decent roads, some were even paved. Property owners were taxed to help pay for the improvements. Outside the cities, however, was a very different story. Less than
More informationFACTORS INFLUENCING THE PATTERN OF LAND USE ALLOCATION IN NIGERIA
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PATTERN OF LAND USE ALLOCATION IN NIGERIA O.F. Nwanekezie; A.N. Iroegbu and M. Alozie Abstract Town Planning Authority, Ministry of Lands, Works and Housing, Environmental Protection
More informationAddendum: American History II:
Addendum: American History II: On June 23, 2011, the North Carolina General Assembly passed The Founding Principles Act (SL 2011-273). This act calls for local boards of education to require, as a condition
More informationRural Settlement Patterns
Rural Settlement Patterns A summary with pictures. Courtesy of Crescent School There are three types of rural settlement patterns that occurred where large numbers of people settled: the long lots of
More informationChicago s Business Climate
Chicago s Business Climate Home to an unrivaled economy, workforce, and quality of life, Chicago is a thriving metropolis, yet a tight-knit community for business and residents. The city s dynamic character
More information2c. What has been happing to the gap between MDCs and LDCs in terms of GDP?
Development: Key Issue 1 Why Does Development Vary Among Countries Rubenstein, p. 274-281 ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF DEVELOPMENT 1. What four different factors does the UN consider when determining a country
More informationGlobal Urbanization: Trends, Patterns, Determinants, and Impacts. Abdullah Baqui, DrPH, MPH, MBBS Johns Hopkins University
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Your use of this material constitutes acceptance of that license and the conditions of use of materials on this
More informationInner London s economy a ward-level analysis of the business and employment base
Inner London s economy a ward-level analysis of the business and employment base by Dmitry Sivaev, October 2013 Inner London is a key economic hub of the UK. Over 200,000 businesses employing over 2,000,000
More informationCHONGQING: ULTIMATE CHINA
CHONGQING: ULTIMATE CHINA CHONGQING: BASIC INFORMATION World Rank Urban Area Population (2010) 5,400,000 53 Projection (2025) 6,775,000 53 Similar to Madrid, Miami, Santiago, Wuhan Atlanta, Toronto, Pune,
More informationEconomic Development Planning, Summary 7
Economic Development Planning, Summary 7 Unless otherwise noted, summaries represent findings and analyses by the listed source, not by Morrison Institute for Public Policy or Arizona State University.
More informationSOCIO-ECONOMIC CHANGE ANALYSIS
SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHANGE ANALYSIS Karl Bock & David Brunckhorst Coping with Sea Change: Understanding Alternative Futures for Designing more Sustainable Regions (LWA UNE 54) Institute for Rural Futures Identifying
More informationUrban Economics. McfSraw-Hiil Brwln. Arthur O 'Sullivan EIGHTH EDITION. Department of Economics Lewis & Clark College.
Urban Economics EIGHTH EDITION Arthur O 'Sullivan Department of Economics Lewis & Clark College Mt Gnaw Hill McfSraw-Hiil Brwln Brief Contents Preface ix Acknowledgments xi Chapter 1 Introduction and Axioms
More informationB.3.3 Modern Period (1930-1960)
B.3.3 Modern Period (1930-1960) The stock market crash of 1929 sharply curtailed post-world War I development. Unlike the rest of the country, though, the suburbs around D.C. continued to expand during
More informationSharswood Community Planning Workshop
Community Planning Workshop A background report for the AICP Community Planning Workshop of April 14, 2007. The workshop is part of the 2007 National Planning Conference of the American Planning Association,
More informationpolitecnico di milano the athens programme the art of building cities (POLI09) ATLAS project
politecnico di milano the athens programme the art of building cities (POLI09) ATLAS project lorenzo degli esposti, with giacomo ardesio, stefano d armento, monia giannotta, claudia mainardi, giulia ragnoli,
More informationMetropolitan Setting l
Metropolitan Setting l GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Los Angeles lies at the heart of one of the most complex metropolitan regions in the United States. As a major center of commerce, finance, and industry in
More informationSan Diego is a community that holds the talent, resources and progressive mindset that provides businesses the opportunity to flourish.
San Diego is a community that holds the talent, resources and progressive mindset that provides businesses the opportunity to flourish. George Stelling, President and COO, Altec Lansing The perfect place.
More informationPrentice Hall World Geography: Building a Global Perspective 2007
Prentice Hall World Geography: Building a Global Perspective 2007 Grades 9-12 C O R R E L A T E D T O Louisiana Grade-Level Expectations for World Geography Grades 9-12 Geography The World in Spatial Terms
More informationLake County. Government Finance Study. Supplemental Material by Geography. Prepared by the Indiana Business Research Center
County Government Finance Study Supplemental Material by Geography Prepared by the Indiana Business Research www.ibrc.indiana.edu for Sustainable Regional Vitality www.iun.edu/~csrv/index.shtml west Indiana
More informationEquitable Development & Mixed-Income Communities. Understanding Best Practices & Scenarios
Equitable Development & Mixed-Income Communities Understanding Best Practices & Scenarios Agenda I. TRF Approach to Community Development II. Philadelphia & Neighborhood Transformation Initiative III.
More information2015 Growth in data center employment continues but the workforce is changing
Published in Conjunction with MARKET BRIEFING GLOBAL DATA CENTER EMPLOYMENT 2015 2015 Growth in data center employment continues but the workforce is changing Globally, the number of people working in
More informationFeasibility of Car-Sharing Service in Hangzhou, China
Feasibility of Car-Sharing Service in Hangzhou, China 1 Project Members 2 Project Goals 3 In depth feasibility study of launching a car sharing service in Hangzhou Provide possible ways of implementing
More informationWorld Geography Profile Sheet
Tet/Instructional Material Title: McDougal Littell World Geography, eedition Online (electronic) Rating Section I WG.1 WG.2 WG.3 WG.4 WG.5 WG.6 WG.7 WG.8 WG.9 WG.10 WG.11 WG.12 Section II. Additional Criteria:
More informationTHE IMPLICATIONS OF ALTERNATIVE GROWTH PATTERNS ON INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS
City of Calgary THE IMPLICATIONS OF ALTERNATIVE GROWTH PATTERNS ON INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS REPORT APRIL 2, 2009 IBI GROUP REPORT City of Calgary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose of Report Calgary has seen record
More informationCANNES 2013 12/15 MARCH 2013 GDYNIA S OFFER PRZEMYSKA BALTIC PORT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES GDYNIA WASZYNGTONA LOGISTICS CENTRE PORT OF GDYNIA
CANNES 2013 12/15 MARCH 2013 GDYNIA S OFFER PRZEMYSKA BALTIC PORT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES GDYNIA WASZYNGTONA LOGISTICS CENTRE PORT OF GDYNIA POMERANIAN LOGISTICS CENTRE TCZEW S OLD TOWN PLOT CASTLE HILL IN
More informationAnswer Keys to Unit Tests
Reading Geography Series Answer Keys to Unit Tests Unit 1 Patterns in Human Geography Unit 2 Economic Systems Unit 3 Migration 8 Portage & Main Press Unit Test for Patterns in Human Geography A. Understanding
More information# U N I V E R S I T Y A V E N U E S P E C I F I C P L A N Page 1-1 # 1.0 INTRODUCTION. 1.1 University Avenue, Historical Context
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 University Avenue, Historical Context By the late 1880s, the role of University Avenue, then known as Eighth Street, was already well established as a link between the original Riverside
More informationRapid Transit Backgrounder
Rapid Transit Backgrounder Moving Forward On Rapid Transit The concept of a Rapid Transit System for Winnipeg has been debated for over 30 years. City Council and the Province of Manitoba have demonstrated
More informationINTERMEDIATE SMALL BANK
O INTERMEDIATE SMALL BANK Comptroller of the Currency Administrator of National Banks Washington, DC 20219 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE November 2, 2009 COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CorTrust
More informationAP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 2009 SCORING GUIDELINES
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 2009 SCORING GUIDELINES Question 1 The map above shows the distribution of three religious groups in the contiguous United States. Part A (3 points) Using the letters in the legend,
More informationIn 1992, the US Congress authorized the Moving to Opportunity (MTO) housing voucher
A Driving Factor in Moving to Opportunity EVELYN BLUMENBERG AND GREGORY PIERCE In 1992, the US Congress authorized the Moving to Opportunity (MTO) housing voucher program to operate in five large metropolitan
More informationSmart Growth Illustrated: Developer s Guidebook. City of Bentonville Community Development Department October 2006
Smart Growth Illustrated: Developer s Guidebook City of Bentonville Community Development Department October 2006 1 Table of Contents What is Smart Growth...3 Six Goals of Smart Growth 5 Ten Tools of Smart
More informationRural Residential Buildable Lands Inventory
The Dalles Periodic Review, May 2013 Rural Residential Lands Inventory Contents Introduction and Summary... 1 Concerns related to the 2007 Analysis... 2 Rural Residential Capacity Summary... 2 Methodology...
More informationThe Physical and Economic Assessment
CHAPTER 2 The Physical and Economic Assessment 9 Chicago River North Branch 300 360 Chicago River Main Branch Lake Michigan Figure 2.2 The Street Grid extending in all directions allows the downtown to
More informationU.S. Logistics & Multimodal Transport Presentation
Your Logo Here CFCFA Feb 2011Chongqing Meeting U.S. Logistics & Multimodal Transport Presentation Andy Hokfan Sze www.fastraxx.com, andy.sze@fastraxx.com 1-630-910-6777 Presentation Outline General Information
More informationEagle Commuter Rail Denver, Colorado Final Design (Based upon information received by FTA in November 2010)
Eagle Commuter Rail Denver, Colorado Final Design (Based upon information received by FTA in November 2010) Summary Description Proposed Project: Electrified Commuter Rail 30.2 Miles, 13 Stations Total
More informationSUGGESTED UNIT OUTLINES FOR SOCIAL STUDIES GLES
NINTH-TENTH GRADES SUGGESTED UNIT OUTLINES In ninth and tenth grade, students apply their deeper understanding of social studies concepts on a global scale. The recommended context in the ninth and tenth
More informationComparing Levels of Development
2 Comparing Levels of Development Countries are unequally endowed with natural capital. For example, some benefit from fertile agricultural soils, while others have to put a lot of effort into artificial
More informationThe NSS - Rural Development and Rural Settlement
The NSS - Rural Development and Rural Settlement Spatial Planning Unit, Department of the Environment and Local Government, February 2003 Introduction. This paper has three main parts that outline: (1)
More informationReal Estate Program Review
Real Estate Program Review I-4 Prepared for: Committee on Investments Presented by: Gloria Gil Managing Director, Real Assets September 11, 2007 The Role of Real Estate Enhances the diversification of
More informationDeveloping Africa: Toward Customer Oriented Urban Transport Policy. Wendell Cox, Demographia CODATU XV Addis Abeba 23 October 2012
Developing Africa: Toward Customer Oriented Urban Transport Policy Wendell Cox, Demographia CODATU XV Addis Abeba 23 October 2012 THE SUBJECT --- POLICY, NOT PROJECTS, MODES OR REGULATION --- OBJECTIVES
More informationFactors Affecting Residential Property Development Patterns
Factors Affecting Residential Property Development Patterns Authors Greg T. Smersh, Marc T. Smith and Arthur L. Schwartz Jr. Abstract This article is the winner of the Real Estate Development manuscript
More informationRural America At A Glance
United States Department of Agriculture Rural America At A Glance 2014 Edition Overview While the U.S. economy is now in its sixth year of recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-09, its performance
More informationHousing Markets in Six Metropolitan Areas and their Main Central Cities
Housing Markets in Six Metropolitan Areas and their Main Central Cities Rolf Pendall Director, Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center, The Urban Institute Housing issues and opportunities at
More informationChapter 25. Istanbul: A Primate City Throughout History
Page 368 Chapter 25 Istanbul: A Primate City Throughout History 25.1 Introduction Meryem lives in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. It is early morning. She is riding a ferryboat to get to work. The
More informationCreating Bar Graphs and Pie Charts
8.4 Creating Bar Graphs and Pie Charts 8.4 OBJECTIVES 1. Use a table to create a bar graph 2. Read a pie chart 3. Use a table to create a pie chart As we have seen, it is frequently easier to read information
More informationPUBLIC DISCLOSURE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
WHOLESALE Comptroller of the Currency Administrator of National Banks PUBLIC DISCLOSURE January 5, 2004 COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CORUS Bank, N.A. Charter Number: 23005 3959 North
More information6 REGIONAL COMMUTE PATTERNS
6 REGIONAL COMMUTE PATTERNS INTRODUCTION One of the challenges for this study, which has a primary goal of looking at commute opportunities in MnDOT District 3, is that in some portions of the study area,
More informationLloyd Potter is the Texas State Demographer and the Director of the Texas State Data Center based at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Lloyd Potter is the Texas State Demographer and the Director of the Texas State Data Center based at the University of Texas at San Antonio. 1 2 Texas population in 2014 was just under 27 million and was
More informationChapter 2 Study on Functional Mechanism and Effectiveness of Land Ticket System in the Process of New-Type Urbanization
Chapter 2 Study on Functional Mechanism and Effectiveness of Land Ticket System in the Process of New-Type Urbanization Jiangtao Fang Abstract Most districts of China have already taken measurements in
More informationSpeed Limit Policy Isle of Wight Council
APPENDIX C - 59 Speed Limit Policy Isle of Wight Council June 2009 Contents Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Links with the Local Transport Plan Section 2 Speed Limits on Urban Roads and Residential Areas 2.1
More informationBEST ANNUITY MARKETS FOR ADVISORS
IAP ANALYTICS: BEST ANNUITY MARKETS FOR ADVISORS A ZIP code through national level look at where the most annuity buyers are February 2015 Information Asset Partners 732 662 1859 bpoll@iapartners.com www.iapartners.com
More informationELEVENTH GRADE UNIT OUTLINES
ELEVENTH GRADE UNIT OUTLINES In eleventh grade, students have the intellectual and social capacity to develop serious historical knowledge and perspective, geographic literacy, economic understanding,
More informationBusiness Establishments in Victoria. Chapter 2
Business Establishments in Victoria Chapter 2 Overview Businesses choose specific locations that best meet their various operational functions and commercial requirements. Key drivers for selecting business
More informationThe Dynamics of the US Container Market and Shifting Trade Patterns Implications for East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports March 15, 2012
The Dynamics of the US Container Market and Shifting Trade Patterns Implications for East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports March 15, 2012 Jeff Sweeney Martin Associates 941 Wheatland Avenue, Suite 203 Lancaster,
More informationGlobal MRO Supplier Landscape and Contribution of Emerging Regions to Industry Growth and Supplier Penetration
. Global MRO Supplier Landscape and Contribution of Emerging Regions to Industry Growth and Supplier Penetration By Anup Varghese Global MRO Supplier Landscape and Contribution of Emerging Regions to Industry
More informationThe Socio-Economic Impact of Urbanization
The Socio-Economic Impact of Urbanization Mădălina DOCIU Anca DUNARINTU Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest, Romania E-mail: madalinadociu@yahoo.com Faculty of International Business and Economics Dimitrie
More informationOpportunities and challenges for. development in the world. Louis Chirnside WPTC President
Opportunities and challenges for the tomato processing industry development in the world Louis Chirnside WPTC President «Chinese Tomato Processing Along with the World» Symposium Beijing, Monday 6 August
More informationSTANDARD 1: The student understands historical chronology and the historical perspective.
Prentice Hall World Studies, The Eight Book Series Foundations of Geography 2005 Florida Sunshine State Standards, Social Studies Benchmarks and STRAND A: TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE [HISTORY] STANDARD
More informationLents Town Center Mixed-Use Market Study Office Market Analysis Lents, Oregon
Lents Town Center Mixed-Use Market Study Office Market Analysis Lents, Oregon Portland Development Commission January 2008 Draft Copy 9220 SW Barbur Boulevard Portland, Oregon 97219 503.636.1659 www.marketekinc.com
More informationSOCIAL STUDIES UNIT OUTLINES - SIXTH GRADE
SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT OUTLINES - SIXTH GRADE In sixth grade, students are ready to deepen their understanding of the Earth and its peoples through the study of history, geography, politics, culture, and
More informationSECTION 2 CORRIDOR A
SECTION 2 CORRIDOR A 2.1 CORRIDOR A (HILLSBOROUGH RIVER TO 40 TH STREET IN TAMPA) The boundaries for Corridor A can be seen in Figure 2-1. They are as follows: North: I-4 South: Crosstown Expressway (now
More informationSpotlight Key Themes for UK Real Estate in 2015
Savills World Research Commercial, Residential & Rural Spotlight Key Themes for UK Real Estate in 2015 savills.co.uk/research Spotlight Key Themes for UK Real Estate 2015 THE UK REAL ESTATE MARKET IN 2015
More informationPresentation and Discussion of Place Types
Presentation and Discussion of Place Types Spectrum of Place Types Open Space Neighborhoods Centers Open Space/ Open Space/ Conservation Agriculture Easement Single Family Residential Multi-Family Residential
More informationSustainable city development through smart urban planning
Sustainable city development through smart urban planning Agenda Summary Points Urban Planning Overview Urbanization in India Objectives of Smart Urban planning Key Focus Areas in Smart Urban Planning
More informationCity of Tampa Zoning Districts
City of Tampa Zoning Districts The city is divided by chapter 2 into zoning districts, the boundaries and designations of which are shown in a series of maps, covering in combination the entire land and
More informationTropical Horticulture: Lecture 11
Lecture 11 Agricultural Development in Tropical America Cuba Until 1900 the island was in an era of hacienda, only few plantations. A modern plantation developed at the end of the Colonial period. The
More informationPrentice Hall World Geography: Building a Global Perspective 2003 Correlated to: Arkansas Social Studies Curriculum Frameworks (Grades 9-12)
Arkansas Social Studies Curriculum Frameworks (Grades 9-12) Strand 1: Time, Continuity, and Change Content Standard 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the chronology and concepts of history
More information706-736-5332 800-477-0932
Meybohm Relocation Department 706-736-5332 800-477-0932 We meant what we said about extending a hand to you. To keep our promise, we ve provided a step by step process of how our service works in order
More informationAmerican Presidents. Author: Dr. Michael Libbee, Michigan Geographic Alliance
American Presidents Author: Dr. Michael Libbee, Michigan Geographic Alliance Lesson Overview: Students will understand how the political geography of the country has changed. This lesson helps summarize
More informationSite Assessment for Neighbourhood Plans: A toolkit for neighbourhood planners
Site Assessment for Neighbourhood Plans: A toolkit for neighbourhood planners Action the COI Table Of Contents Introduction... 3 Benefit of carrying out a site assessment... 4 How to carry out a site assessment
More informationWeek 1. Week 2. Week 3
Week 1 1. What US city has the largest population? 2. Where is Aachen? 3. What is the capitol of Florida? 4. What is the longest mountain range in Spain? 5. What countries border Equador? Week 2 1. What
More information