Question 1

In regard to cities,both David Harvey and Manuel Castells stressed:

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A)   natural growth
B)   ecological processes
C)   political, economic, and social construction
D)   size
E)   social justice

Question 2

Why is the environment a sociological issue? What will be required to make the transition from current processes of environmental degradation to sustainable development?

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The environment is a sociological issue ...

Question 3

The infant mortality rate has a significant influence on life expectancy.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The phenomenon that explains why rural places have a disproportionately higher number of older adults is called:

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A)   the graying of rural America
B)   gentrification
C)   aging in place
D)   elder population growth
E)   the aging of rural America

Question 5

The number of babies per thousand of population who die in any year before reaching one year of age is called:

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A)   the crude birth rate
B)   fertility
C)   fecundity
D)   the crude death rate
E)   the infant mortality rate

Question 6

The term ghetto was first used to describe the residential zone that Jews were forced to live in sixteenth-century Italy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

China's population control policy has failed to control the rapid growth of its population.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most contemporary theory and research in urban sociology focuses on cities as:

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A)   natural formations
B)   places of conflict
C)   created environments or social constructions
D)   danger zones of incivility
E)   places of social equity

Question 9

far from disappearing or becoming irrelevant,the hubs of the global economy are large :

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A)   factories
B)   universities
C)   cooperatives
D)   farms
E)   cities

Question 10

Of the following,the one that has NOT contributed to the decay of inner cities in the United States during the past 50 years is:

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A)   the movement of businesses, jobs, and middle-class residents to the suburbs.
B)   the disappearance of manufacturing industries, thus eliminating many blue-collar jobs for which lower-class residents were qualified
C)   the low cost of transportation options for inner-city inhabitants
D)   the lack of public transportation to businesses and jobs in the suburbs
E)   the contribution of segregation to the social isolation of the "ghetto poor," causing an increase in social problems

Question 11

According to David Harvey,the created environment of cities means that space is continually restricted.He argues this is mainly a result of all of the following EXCEPT the:

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A)   buying and selling of houses
B)   place where firms decide to locate their factories
C)   controls that government place on development
D)   activities of private investors
E)   organization of the local community in support of equitable housing opportunities for poor people

Question 12

The rapid increase in suburbanization in the United States occurred in the:

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A)   1920s
B)   1930s and 1940s
C)   1950s and 1960s
D)   1980s
E)   1990s C

Question 13

Is Malthusianism irrelevant in the twenty-first century? How does demographic transition explain population trends? Which approach appears to predict the patterns of population growth in the developing world? Will the effects of population growth on the environment have an impact on prospects for economic improvement in the developing world?

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Question 14

What is causing such rapid growth in the cities of developing countries? What challenges do those cities face in dealing with this tremendous influx?

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The rapid growth in the cities of developing countries can be attributed to several factors. One of the main reasons is rural to urban migration, as people move from rural areas to cities in search of better economic opportunities, improved living standards, and access to basic services such as healthcare and education. Additionally, natural population growth also contributes to the increasing urban population in developing countries.

As a result of this rapid urbanization, cities in developing countries face numerous challenges. One of the primary challenges is the strain on infrastructure and public services. The influx of people puts pressure on existing transportation systems, water and sanitation facilities, and healthcare services. This can lead to overcrowding, inadequate housing, and increased pollution.

Furthermore, rapid urban growth can also lead to social and economic disparities, as not all residents are able to access the same opportunities and resources. This can result in increased poverty, unemployment, and social unrest. Additionally, the lack of proper urban planning and governance can lead to informal settlements and slums, which further exacerbate the challenges faced by these cities.

In order to address these challenges, cities in developing countries need to focus on sustainable urban development. This includes investing in infrastructure, improving access to basic services, and implementing effective urban planning strategies. Additionally, there is a need for policies that promote inclusive growth and address the needs of all residents, regardless of their socio-economic status. By addressing these challenges, cities in developing countries can better manage their rapid growth and create more livable and sustainable urban environments for their residents.

Question 15

Suburbanization in the United States was possible because of the:

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A)   emphasis on a pastoral lifestyle found in the countryside
B)   availability of federal Housing Assistance (fH
A)   loans
C)   development of factories at the turn of the twentieth century
D)   massive outflow of racial minorities leaving cities for better jobs
E)   the movement to create a better rail system

Question 16

The most recent projections for global urban growth are that:

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A)   as more jobs move to the service sector, cities will continue to lose population to suburban communities
B)   urban centers will decline in population in developing countries, whereas the city population in developed countries will continue to grow.
C)   urban growth is expected to occur more often in North America, western Europe, and China than in other places
D)   urbanized populations throughout the world will grow more rapidly than rural communities
E)   by the year 2030, the current population trends will have reversed and small towns will contain the majority of the world's population

Question 17

The period of time that it takes the population to double is known as:

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A)   the crude birth rate
B)   the doubling time
C)   fecundity
D)   the crude death rate
E)   the rate of population growth or decline

Question 18

What are the prospects for the environment in your lifetime? How will you be affected by such prospects? How does the increasing loss of biodiversity affect us? Detail reasons other than the lack of natural spaces for us to enjoy.

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Question 19

The solution to environmental crises will require all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   social changes
B)   technological changes
C)   global cooperation
D)   political changes
E)   increasing the consumption of consumer goods

Question 20

Population growth rates are:

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A)   linear
B)   exponential
C)   usually negative
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

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China's population control policy has failed to control the rapid growth of its population.

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The most recent projections for global urban growth are that:

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The period of time that it takes the population to double is known as:

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