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
The correct answers are
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
1.) To determine which U.S. Census Bureau data would be most helpful for studying the µSA pictured, you need to consider the specific information that a geographer would be interested in. The µSA likely refers to a micropolitan statistical area, which is an urban area with a core population of at least 10,000 but less than 50,000.
In this case, the most helpful U.S. Census Bureau data would be demographic data for the city of St. Louis (option A). Examining the demographic data would provide insights into the population characteristics, such as age, race, income levels, and education, which would be relevant for understanding the people living in the µSA.
2.) The major economic activity in County A, USA, being small-scale agriculture indicates a rural setting. Given the changing nature of the economy and infrastructure, the likely urban pattern occurring in County A would involve people moving away from Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) to micropolitan statistical areas (µSAs) due to their economic and agricultural opportunities. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
3.) Central Business Districts (CBDs) typically have distinct features that make them the commercial and economic center of a city. Among the options provided, the typical feature of the CBDs is public transportation hubs (option C). CBDs often have well-developed public transportation systems to accommodate the high volume of commuters and visitors.
4.) In order to attract more professional conventions to Central City, leaders need to improve the infrastructure in a way that would make the city more appealing for events throughout the year, not just in the summer. Among the options given, the infrastructure improvement that might have the biggest impact is expanding the summer recreational opportunities in the CBD (option C). By providing additional recreational activities during the summer, Central City can attract more attendees for professional conventions.
5.) CBDs of older cities often have certain characteristics that have shaped their development. Among the options given, a common feature found in older cities' CBDs is a bridge or harbor (option D). This can be due to historical factors, such as the location of the city near a water body or the presence of a significant river, which influenced the city's growth and development.
6.) The use of vertical features in CBD development can have various effects. Among the options given, one effect of using vertical features is the displacement of professional office space (option C). Vertical development, such as high-rise buildings, can lead to the relocation of office spaces as properties are repurposed or demolished to make way for taller structures.