1.) Examine the figure. If a geographer wanted to study the µSA pictured here, which U.S. Census Bureau data would be most helpful?
A. ****************
demographic data for the city of St. Louis
B.
residential density statistics for Lincoln County
C.
historical population trends for St. Louis County
D.
taxation information for Madison County
E.
population density data in St. Francois County
2.) The major economic activity in County A, USA, is small-scale agriculture, although this has been changing in recent years. Which urban patterns are likely occurring in County A due to its economy and infrastructure?
A.
Increasing numbers of people are moving to the rural areas from the central cities.
B.
Increasing numbers of people are moving to the central cities from rural areas.
C.
Increasing numbers of people are moving from the central cities to the suburbs.
D. ********************
Increasing numbers of people are moving from MSAs to µSAs.
E.
Levels of migration are extremely low because people have no reason to move.
3.) Which of the following is a typical feature of the infrastructure of CBDs?
A.
single-story buildings with parking lots
B. **************
agricultural processing facilities
C.
public transportation hubs
D.
low-density residential areas
E.
manufacturing and industrial sites
Leaders in Central City, USA, would like to attract more conventions, especially annual meetings of people affiliated with professional organizations. Because of Central City’s climate, leaders have been successful in attracting these events only in the summer. Which infrastructure improvement might have the biggest impact in enabling leaders to attract more professional conventions to Central City?
A.
building a stadium for a professional sports franchise near the CBD
B.
creating a system of pedestrian walkways in the CBD
C. ********************
expanding the summer recreational opportunities in the CBD
D.
adding more retailers with high thresholds in the CBD
E.
preparing a bid to host the Olympics
Due to a common feature of their sites, CBDs of older cities might be especially likely to include
A.
a national park or national forest.
B.
an agricultural district.
C.
an interstate highway.
D. ********************
a bridge or harbor.
E.
a distribution center.
Which of the following is an effect of using vertical features in CBD development?
A.
increased land costs and decreased construction costs
B.
displacement of low-income residents
C. ******************
displacement of professional office space
D.
decreasing investment in tourism and hospitality
E.
increased construction costs and decreased land costs
Please help the answer marked *** are what I think is the right answer
1 answer
1: E. population density data in St. Francois County
2: B. Increasing numbers of people are moving to the central cities from rural areas.
3: C. public transportation hubs