AP HG Unit 6 MCQs

Central Place Theory

A model that represents the hierarchical spatial order of cities and settlements.

Bid-Rent Theory?

Land rent is higher near the city center compared to areas farther away.

Gravity Model

It shows the spatial relationship between locations of different sizes, including the flow of people, trade, traffic, and communication.

Concentric Zone Model?

A city organization model that shows rings of factory production and different residential zones radiating outward from the Central Business District (CBD).

Hoyt Model?

Transportation and communication are the key factors influencing the city’s layout.

Multi-Nuclei Model

Cities develop around multiple focal points and expand outward, creating a functional region.

Galactic City Model

It focuses on the decentralization and suburbanization of urban environments.

Griffin-Ford Model

It is characterized by a 'spine' that runs from the modernized CBD through wealthy housing to a secondary urban center called the mall.

Southeast Asian City Model?

This model is characterized by a port zone, which served as the commercial hub during colonial times, focused on exports rather than having a CBD. The model also includes a secondary commercial zone for businesses, known as the Alien Commercial Zone

Sub-Saharan African City Model

It is characterized by three CBDs and reflects the influence of colonialism, with distinct architectural styles and layouts. The traditional CBD features small shops and narrow streets, while the colonial CBD is marked by wide streets, often arranged in grid patterns, and government buildings that showcase European architectural styles.