Question 1

Rita's family left the Democratic Republic of Congo to avoid violence and political unrest.What term best describes this type of movement?
A) emigration
B) relocation
C) exile
D) gentrification

Accepted Answer

Emigration refers to leaving one's country to settle in another, often for reasons such as avoiding violence and political unrest, as in Rita's family's case.

Question 2

Which of the following relates to Stage 3 of the demographic transition?
A) post-industrialization
B) modernization
C) advanced industrialization and urbanization
D) preindustrial societies

Accepted Answer

Stage 3 of the demographic transition is characterized by advanced industrialization and urbanization, leading to declining birth rates and stable or increasing population growth. The other options do not accurately describe Stage 3.

Question 3

In Windsor,Ontario,near the University of Windsor,many students take up residence with three to five roommates in what used to be single-family dwellings.This exemplifies which of the following zones,according to Burgess's concentric zone model?
A) Zone 1
B) Zone 2
C) Zone 3
D) Zone 4

Accepted Answer

According to Burgess's concentric zone model, Zone 2 is the transitional zone, where single-family homes are increasingly replaced with small apartments and duplexes. The presence of university students occupying what used to be single-family dwellings with multiple roommates suggests that this area is transitioning towards a higher density of multiple dwelling units, which is characteristic of Zone 2.

Question 4

According to the text,what is one feature of decentred cities?
A) incoherent form
B) hierarchical structure
C) unity
D) fantasy

Accepted Answer

Decentred cities have an incoherent form, meaning there is no clear structure or center.

Question 5

If you lived in Edmonton,Vancouver,Sudbury,or St.John's,you would reside in the same type of area as what percentage of Canadians?
A) 80 percent
B) 65 percent
C) 50 percent
D) 35 percent

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada's classification of population centres, these four cities all fall into the category of "large urban" centres, which make up approximately 80 percent of the Canadian population.

Question 6

In which of the following countries would we expect women to have the most children?
A) Canada
B) United States
C) Uganda
D) Brazil

Accepted Answer

Uganda has the highest fertility rate in the world, with an average of 5.6 children per woman as of 2021. This is significantly higher than Canada (1.5 children per woman) and the United States (1.7 children per woman). While Brazil has a higher fertility rate than Canada and the United States, it is still lower than Uganda, with an average of 1.7 children per woman.

Question 7

Which term refers to the process by which members of the middle and upper-middle classes move into the central city area and renovate existing properties?
A) invasion
B) urbanization
C) gentrification
D) relocation

Accepted Answer

Gentrification is the process by which members of the middle and upper-middle classes move into the central city area and renovate existing properties. The term "invasion" does not accurately describe this process, as it implies a negative or forceful takeover. "Urbanization" refers to the general trend of people moving into urban areas and does not specifically describe the process of renovating existing properties. "Relocation" refers to the act of moving from one place to another and does not accurately describe the process of renovating existing properties.

Question 8

Maya is analyzing urbanization from a feminist perspective.Which statement best summarizes her views?
A) Cities are comprised of circular zones that create divisions between groups.
B) Cities can grow or decline depending on decisions made by elite groups.
C) Cities are places where people can become alienated.
D) Cities provide vulnerable groups more freedom,yet greater potential danger.

Accepted Answer

Maya's feminist perspective would likely acknowledge that cities provide greater opportunities and freedoms for vulnerable groups, such as women, but also recognize that they are often exposed to greater potential danger and discrimination. This perspective would prioritize addressing the issues affecting these vulnerable groups and promoting their inclusion in urban planning and decision-making processes.

Question 9

A mid-size city has three basic centres of development from which all growth has radiated.One centre is light industry,one is agriculture related,and the third is the service industry.Which model does this best exemplify?
A) the sector model
B) social area analysis
C) the multiple nuclei model
D) the concentric zone model

Accepted Answer

The multiple nuclei model suggests that urban growth is not just concentrated around one central business district, but rather develops around several nodes or nuclei. In this case, the city has three centres of development, which fits the multiple nuclei model. The sector model is based on the idea that cities grow in wedges or sectors based on transportation routes, whereas the concentric zone model describes urban growth in circles or rings expanding outward from a central business district. Social area analysis is a method of analyzing urban areas based on social and demographic characteristics of neighborhoods. None of these models fit the description of the city in question as well as the multiple nuclei model.

Question 10

Who developed the multiple nuclei model?
A) Homer Hoyt
B) Amos Hawley
C) Robert Park
D) Harris and Ullman

Accepted Answer

The multiple nuclei model was developed by Chauncy Harris and Edward Ullman in 1945.

Question 11

According to the text,what was the country of origin of most immigrants to Canada in 1957?
A) U.K.
B) China
C) Hungary
D) Germany

Accepted Answer

The country of origin of most immigrants to Canada in 1957 was the United Kingdom (U.K.).

Question 12

Which of the following terms best describes the process by which some societies have moved from high birth and death rates to relatively low birth and death rates as a result of technological development?
A) post-industrialization
B) urbanization
C) demographic transition
D) relocation

Accepted Answer

The process described is known as the demographic transition, which is a pattern of population change characterized by a shift from high birth and death rates to relatively low birth and death rates as a result of technological development. Post-industrialization and urbanization are related to demographic transition, but they do not specifically describe the process of moving from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. Relocation is not relevant to this process.

Question 13

Pete and Alice both love the theatre and work downtown.According to Herbert Gans's categories of urban villagers,which category do Pete and Alice belong to?
A) cosmopolites
B) unmarried people and childless couples
C) ethnic villagers
D) the deprived

Accepted Answer

Pete and Alice are not mentioned to have strong ties to a specific ethnic or cultural group, nor are they described as living in a particularly deprived area. However, they are described as being focused on their personal interests (the theatre) and working downtown, suggesting that they may be part of the category of unmarried people and childless couples who prioritize individual pursuits and convenience over family or community ties.

Question 14

If you followed Simmel's view of city life,which statement would you agree with?
A) Like others,I can be insensitive to other people around me.
B) Being friendly and open to others I meet on the street is more important than being friendly and open to people when I arrive at my appointments.
C) I don't feel as if I have any opportunities to be independent and make my own choices in the city.
D) Most of my interactions in the city are social.

Accepted Answer

Georg Simmel's view on city life emphasizes the blase attitude that urban dwellers develop as a coping mechanism for the sensory overload experienced in the city. This leads to a certain insensitivity or detachment towards others, as individuals navigate the overwhelming stimuli of urban environments.

Question 15

Recently the city of Edmonton announced several school closures in the inner city but simultaneously has numerous new schools planned to open in more affluent,suburban areas.Which urban growth trend does this illustrate?
A) structural equality
B) agency favouritism
C) uneven development
D) gentrification

Accepted Answer

This illustrates the trend of uneven development, where resources and investments are disproportionately distributed among different neighborhoods or areas within a city. The closure of schools in the inner city and the opening of new schools in affluent, suburban areas creates a gap in access to educational opportunities for students in different parts of the city. This can further exacerbate existing social and economic inequalities.

Question 16

What would a demographer call Toronto?
A) metropolis
B) megalopolis
C) central city
D) urban centre

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Tammy is studying how middle-class families gradually take over areas of the city that were formerly dominated by working-class families.Which theoretical perspective is Tammy using?
A) conflict
B) functionalist
C) symbolic interactionist
D) feminist

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Many countries in the world measure the extent of prenatal care,maternal nutrition,and childbirth procedures in their populations.What do these three measures reflect?
A) premature death rate
B) child death index
C) infant mortality rate
D) child morbidity rate

Accepted Answer

Prenatal care, maternal nutrition, and childbirth procedures are all factors that can significantly impact infant mortality rate. By tracking and measuring these indicators, countries can assess the overall health and wellbeing of their population, particularly the youngest and most vulnerable members. Infant mortality rate reflects the number of deaths of infants before their first birthday per 1,000 live births in a given population, and it is often used as a key indicator of the overall health of a society.

Question 19

A future with more parents and grandparents than children and an excess of young single males are long-term consequences of which of the following?
A) China's one-child policy
B) India's mandatory reproduction effort
C) Canada's Child Tax Benefit system
D) Japan's family-centred policies and high abortion rate

Accepted Answer

China's one-child policy, which was in effect from 1979 to 2015, has led to a significant gender imbalance with more young single males than females. Additionally, the policy has resulted in a rapidly aging population with fewer children to support the growing number of elderly citizens. These long-term consequences have the potential to significantly impact China's economy and society in the future.

Question 20

Jason is writing an essay about fantasy cities such as Las Vegas.Which theoretical perspective is he most likely to use?
A) postmodern
B) symbolic interactionist
C) conflict
D) functionalist

Accepted Answer

The postmodern perspective emphasizes the role of symbols, images, and creative expressions in shaping social reality. Las Vegas is a prime example of a city that utilizes symbols to construct a fantasy world that appeals to tourists seeking entertainment and escape from their everyday lives.

Quiz 23: Demographic and Urbanization Issues

Rita's family left the Democratic Republic of Congo to avoid violence and political unrest.What term best describes this type of movement?

Which of the following relates to Stage 3 of the demographic transition?

In Windsor,Ontario,near the University of Windsor,many students take up residence with three to five roommates in what used to be single-family dwellings.This exemplifies which of the following zones,according to Burgess's concentric zone model?

According to the text,what is one feature of decentred cities?

If you lived in Edmonton,Vancouver,Sudbury,or St.John's,you would reside in the same type of area as what percentage of Canadians?

In which of the following countries would we expect women to have the most children?

Which term refers to the process by which members of the middle and upper-middle classes move into the central city area and renovate existing properties?

Maya is analyzing urbanization from a feminist perspective.Which statement best summarizes her views?

A mid-size city has three basic centres of development from which all growth has radiated.One centre is light industry,one is agriculture related,and the third is the service industry.Which model does this best exemplify?

Who developed the multiple nuclei model?

According to the text,what was the country of origin of most immigrants to Canada in 1957?

Which of the following terms best describes the process by which some societies have moved from high birth and death rates to relatively low birth and death rates as a result of technological development?

Pete and Alice both love the theatre and work downtown.According to Herbert Gans's categories of urban villagers,which category do Pete and Alice belong to?

If you followed Simmel's view of city life,which statement would you agree with?

Recently the city of Edmonton announced several school closures in the inner city but simultaneously has numerous new schools planned to open in more affluent,suburban areas.Which urban growth trend does this illustrate?

What would a demographer call Toronto?

Tammy is studying how middle-class families gradually take over areas of the city that were formerly dominated by working-class families.Which theoretical perspective is Tammy using?

Many countries in the world measure the extent of prenatal care,maternal nutrition,and childbirth procedures in their populations.What do these three measures reflect?

A future with more parents and grandparents than children and an excess of young single males are long-term consequences of which of the following?

Jason is writing an essay about fantasy cities such as Las Vegas.Which theoretical perspective is he most likely to use?