URBAN GEOGRAPHY

REVIEW
What is urban geography?
A. Urban geography is the study of urban areas and cities across the globe - their
size, composition and distribution across space – and the process through which
populations change.
B. Urban geography is a branch of human geography concerned with various
aspects of cities with an emphasis to location and space and study of processes
that create patterns observed in urban areas.
C. Urban geography is the branch of geography that deals with humans and their
communities, cultures, economies, and interactions with the environment by
studying their relations with and across locations especially the urban areas.
D. Urban geography is the subfield of human geography which studies economic
activity in urban areas. It can also be considered a subfield or method in
economics.
What is urban geography?
A. Urban geography is the study of urban areas and cities across the globe - their
size, composition and distribution across space – and the process through which
populations change.
B. Urban geography is a branch of human geography concerned with various
aspects of cities with an emphasis to location and space and study of processes
that create patterns observed in urban areas.
C. Urban geography is the branch of geography that deals with humans and their
communities, cultures, economies, and interactions with the environment by
studying their relations with and across locations especially the urban areas.
D. Urban geography is the subfield of human geography which studies economic
activity in urban areas. It can also be considered a subfield or method in economics.
Urban geography is a field of study within geography that focuses on
understanding cities and urban areas, examining their spatial patterns,
internal structures, and the processes that shape them.

the study of cities

Why study urban geography?
A. Knowledge of urban geography is of importance as it untangles the complexity
of urban phenomena through explaining the distribution of towns and cities, and
the socio-spatial similarities and differences that exist between and within urban
places.
B. Knowledge of urban geography draws together many of the strands important
for understanding the world today. It examines human societies and how they
develop, their culture, economy and politics, all within the context of their
environment.
C. To understand the spatial organization of society and see order in what often
appears to be random scattering of people and places.
D. To appreciate Earth as the homeland of humankind and provide insight for wise
management decisions about how the planet’s resources should be used.
Why study urban geography?
A. Knowledge of urban geography is of importance as it untangles the complexity
of urban phenomena through explaining the distribution of towns and cities, and
the socio-spatial similarities and differences that exist between and within urban
places.
make (something complicated or confusing)
B. Knowledge of urban geography draws together many of the strands important
for understanding the world today.easier to understand
It examines or deal
human societies with.
and how they
develop, their culture, economy and politics, all within the context of their
environment.
C. To understand the spatial organization of society and see order in what often
appears to be random scattering of people and places.
D. To appreciate Earth as the homeland of humankind and provide insight for wise
management decisions about how the planet’s resources should be used.
Importance of studying Urban Geography
-Understanding the urban landscape
-Addressing urban challenges
-Informing urban planning and policy
Among the global trigger factors, it is regarded as
the dominant influence on urban change. Which
trigger factor is this?
A. Demography
B. Technology
C. Culture
D. The Economy
Among the global trigger factors, it is regarded as
the dominant influence on urban change. Which
trigger factor is this?
A. Demography
B. Technology
C. Culture
D. The Economy
Economic forces are considered the dominant
influence on urban change because they drive
urbanization, which is the process of population
shifting from rural areas to urban areas.
A unique and special location in space notable for
the fact that the regular activities of human beings
occur there.
A. Cyberspaces
B. Space
C. Communities
D. Place
A unique and special location in space notable for
the fact that the regular activities of human beings
occur there.
A. Cyberspaces
B. Space
C. Communities
D. Place
Places are special sites in space where people live
and work and where, therefore, they are likely to
form intimate and enduring connections.
Four principal methods are used to identify urban
places. Which among these methods is not included
in the four?
A. Cognitive mapping
B. Administrative criteria
C. Population size
D. Functional definitions
Four principal methods are used to identify urban
places. Which among these methods is not included
in the four?
A. Cognitive mapping
B. Administrative criteria
C. Population size
D. Functional definitions
Four principal methods are used to identify urban places:
Population size- This method relies on thresholds of population
density and size to define urban areas.
Economic Base- This method examines the economic activities
within an area to determine its urban or rural character.
Functional Definitions- This method considers the functions or
roles an area plays within a larger region or network.
Administrative Criteria
This method relies on official administrative boundaries and
classifications to define urban areas.
In which level of analysis in urban geography does
homogeneity in terms of housing type, ethnicity or
socio-cultural values reflected?
A. The City
B. The Neighborhood
C. The National System of Cities
D. The World System of Cities
In which level of analysis in urban geography does
homogeneity in terms of housing type, ethnicity or
socio-cultural values reflected?
A. The City
B. The Neighborhood
C. The National System of Cities
D. The World System of Cities
Neighborhoods often develop based on common
social, cultural, economic, or physical
characteristics. People with similar backgrounds,
income levels, or housing preferences tend to cluster
together, creating relatively homogenous areas
within the larger, more diverse city.
In the levels of analysis in urban geography, it is
considered as the centers of economic production
and consumption, arenas of social networks and
cultural activities, and the seat of government and
administration. Which level is being described?
A. The Neighborhood
B. The City
C. The National System of Cities
D. The World System of Cities
In the levels of analysis in urban geography, it is
considered as the centers of economic production
and consumption, arenas of social networks and
cultural activities, and the seat of government and
administration. Which level is being described?
A. The Neighborhood
B. The City
C. The National System of Cities
D. The World System of Cities
Cities are centres of economic production and
consumption, arenas of social networks and cultural
activities, and the seat of government and
administration. Urban geographers examine the role
of a city in the regional, national and international
economy, and how the city’s socio spatial form is
conditioned by its role
Urban geographers used several theories in order to
study the urban origins. Which among the theories
used suggests that the development of complex
large-scale trading networks stimulated the growth of
urban society?
A. Economic Theory
B. Religious Theories
C. Military Theories
D. Hydraulic Theory
Urban geographers used several theories in order to
study the urban origins. Which among the theories
used suggests that the development of complex
large-scale trading networks stimulated the growth of
urban society?
A. Economic Theory
B. Religious Theories
C. Military Theories
D. Hydraulic Theory
In the study of urban origins, the Economic Theory
suggests that cities first developed as centers of
trade and commerce. According to this theory, the
growth of complex large-scale trading networks —
involving the exchange of goods, services, and
surplus agricultural products — stimulated
urbanization.
Origin of cities lay in the need for people to gather
together for protection against an external threat, the
initial agglomeration leading to subsequent urban
expansion. Which theory or urban origin is being
described?
A. Religious Theories
B. Hydraulic Theory
C. Economic Theory
D. Military Theory
Military Theories propose that urbanization arose
for strategic and defensive purposes, not economic
trade.
The first cities that are thought to have begun
around 3500 BC around the Tigris and Euphrates
rivers. In the present time it is Iraq.
A. Mesopotamia
B. Mesoamerica
C. Egypt
D. Indus valley
The first cities that are thought to have begun
around 3500 BC around the Tigris and Euphrates
rivers. In the present time it is Iraq.
A. Mesopotamia
B. Mesoamerica
C. Egypt
D. Indus valley
Mesopotamia is known by a few
nicknames such as “The Fertile
Crescent” and “The Cradle of
Civilization.” Another name for
Mesopotamia, though, is “The
Land Between the Rivers” In
fact, the word Mesopotamia,
derived from ancient Greek,
means “the land between the
rivers."
It involves countries in which people have the lowest
levels of life expectancy at birth, the poorest
nutritional levels, the lowest energy consumption
levels and the lowest levels of education.
A. First World
B. Second World
C. Third World
D. Fourth World
It involves countries in which people have the lowest
levels of life expectancy at birth, the poorest
nutritional levels, the lowest energy consumption
levels and the lowest levels of education.
A. First World
B. Second World
C. Third World
D. Fourth World
Category First World Second World Third World

Rich, developed Countries that were

countries with good controlled by the Soviet Poorer, developing countries
What it means
economies and high Union (communist with lower living standards.
living standards. countries).

Soviet Union (Russia),

USA, Canada, Western Most of Africa, Latin America,
Examples China, Cuba, Eastern
Europe, Japan. and parts of Asia.
Europe.

Strong economies with Controlled by the Poorer economies with a lot of

Economy lots of businesses, good government; not many farming and not much
jobs, and high tech. private businesses. technology.

Moderate living
High living standards: Low living standards: poor
standards: not as good
Living Standards good healthcare, healthcare, limited education,
as First World, but some
education, and services. and poverty.
progress.
The following are the characteristics of third world
countries, EXCEPT:
A. Massive slum areas of spontaneous settlements
B. Migration is greater in volume and more rapid.
C. It dominates the world’s economy.
D. Industrialization lags far behind the rate of
urbanization.
The following are the characteristics of third world
countries, EXCEPT:
A. Massive slum areas of spontaneous settlements
B. Migration is greater in volume and more rapid.
C. It dominates the world’s economy.
D. Industrialization lags far behind the rate of
urbanization.
Third world countries, a term often used to
describe developing or low-income countries, do
not dominate the world’s economy.
A structure of urban of the urban economy in the upper
circuit wherein modern urban industry, trade and modern
services are integrated elements since they are activities
peculiar to both the city and the upper circuit.
A. Non-integrated
B. Mixed activities
C. Integrated
D. Fractionalization of activities
A structure of urban of the urban economy in the upper
circuit wherein modern urban industry, trade and modern
services are integrated elements since they are activities
peculiar to both the city and the upper circuit.
A. Non-integrated
B. Mixed activities
C. Integrated
D. Fractionalization of activities
Industry: The company produces cars in its urban factory.
Trade: The cars are sold locally and exported to other cities
or countries via well-established trade networks.
Modern Services:
Marketing services promote the cars.

Industry Trade Modern Services

Integrated
During this period the economy of third world countries
undergone globalization. Also, the economy during this
period uses advance machineries and transportation. What
period of evolution of the third world urban economy does
globalization became evident?
A. Commercial modernization
B. Industrial modernization
C. Technological modernization
D. Pre-Modernization
During this period the economy of third world countries
undergone globalization. Also, the economy during this
period uses advance machineries and transportation. What
period of evolution of the third world urban economy does
globalization became evident?
A. Commercial modernization
B. Industrial modernization
C. Technological modernization
D. Pre-Modernization
This phase is characterized by the widespread use of
advanced machinery, modern transportation systems, and
high technology in industries, agriculture, and services.
These advancements allowed countries to connect more
deeply to the global economy, through international trade,
investments, and the exchange of technology and
information.
A mercantile period during which an international division of
labor, strengthened by the metropolitan administrative
structure, began to develop.
A. Commercial modernization
B. Industrial modernization
C. Technological modernization
D. Pre-Modernization
A mercantile period during which an international division of
labor, strengthened by the metropolitan administrative
structure, began to develop.
A. Commercial modernization
B. Industrial modernization
C. Technological modernization
D. Pre-Modernization
 Commercial modernization refers to this process
of trade and market systems developing and
becoming more global, as countries specialized in
different aspects of production and exchange.

began to specialize in certain goods and

Mercantile period services, which led to the creation of an
international division of labor.
During this period Squatter settlements also
began to appear.
A. Mercantile Colonialism
B. Transitional Phase
C. Late Colonialism
D. Neo- colonialism
During this period Squatter settlements also
began to appear.
A. Mercantile Colonialism
B. Transitional Phase
C. Late Colonialism
D. Neo- colonialism
Squatter settlements began to appear during
Late Colonialism for the ff. reasons:
Rapid Urbanization
Lack of Adequate Housing
Economic Inequality
The period in the stage of colonial urbanization where Europe
was undertaken by individuals seeking objects with inherent
value, such as gold and silver. Then shifted to commodities that
were valued within the European trading system, such as silks,
spices or sugar.
A. Mercantile Colonialism
B. Transitional Phase
C. Late Colonialism
D. Neo- colonialism
The period in the stage of colonial urbanization where Europe
was undertaken by individuals seeking objects with inherent
value, such as gold and silver. Then shifted to commodities that
were valued within the European trading system, such as silks,
spices or sugar.
A. Mercantile Colonialism
B. Transitional Phase
C. Late Colonialism
D. Neo- colonialism
Mercantile Colonialism refers to the period during the 16th to
18th centuries, where European powers, primarily Spain,
Portugal, France, and Britain, expanded their colonial empires in
search of wealth. This period was driven by the mercantile
system, which emphasized the accumulation of wealth
through trade and the acquisition of valuable resources.
An environmental problem in the third world wherein lack of
readily available drinking water and the absence of sewage
connections can result in many debilitating and easily
prevented diseases being endemic among poorer households.
A. Sanitation
B. Indoor Pollution
C. Water Supply
D. Overcrowding
An environmental problem in the third world wherein lack of
readily available drinking water and the absence of sewage
connections can result in many debilitating and easily
prevented diseases being endemic among poorer households.
A. Sanitation
B. Indoor Pollution
C. Water Supply
D. Overcrowding
In many third world countries, the lack of readily available
drinking water and the absence of proper sewage
connections are major environmental problems. These issues
contribute significantly to the spread of waterborne diseases.
An environmental problem in the third world which include
dangerous concentrations of toxic chemicals and dust,
inadequate lighting, ventilation and space, and lack of
protection for workers from machinery and noise.
A. Sanitation
B. Indoor Pollution
C. Water Supply
D. Workplace Environment
An environmental problem in the third world which include
dangerous concentrations of toxic chemicals and dust,
inadequate lighting, ventilation and space, and lack of
protection for workers from machinery and noise.
A. Sanitation
B. Indoor Pollution
C. Water Supply
D. Workplace Environment
In many third world countries, workplace environments are
often hazardous due to dangerous concentrations of toxic
chemicals and dust, inadequate lighting, ventilation, and
space, and the lack of protection for workers from machinery
and noise.
 An environmental problem which caused by the combustion of
coal or heavy oil by industry, power stations and households,
which produced a mixture of sulphur dioxide, suspended
particulates and inorganic components.
A. Air Pollution
B. Water Pollution
C. Toxic Waste
D. Natural Hazard
 An environmental problem which caused by the combustion of
coal or heavy oil by industry, power stations and households,
which produced a mixture of sulphur dioxide, suspended
particulates and inorganic components.
A. Air Pollution
B. Water Pollution
C. Toxic Waste
D. Natural Hazard
 The burning of fossil fuels, vehicular emissions,
household combustion, industrial activities, and climate
change are the main contributors to air pollution in the
Philippines.