Exam 20: Population and Urbanization

Karl takes his children to Science World every month because they are fascinated by the fun and interactive exhibit of the month. This month they will experience simulations of various natural disasters. What does John Hannigan call this aspect of life in the postmodern city?

What do we call the movement of people out a country in order to settle somewhere else?

The idea that cities develop in ever-widening ripples outward is associated with which of the following theories?

Describe the concentric zones of Chicago in the 1920s. Can this model be applied to cities today?

A nation in Asia has calculated that seven children are born alive for every 1000 people in the population in a particular year. In this example, what does the number seven refer to?

Laval is a city located in southwestern Quebec that is connected to Montreal. How would sociologists classify Laval?

Maria lives in a nation characterized as one of the worst in the world in terms of the wide disparity between the rich and poor. According to the textbook, which of the following nations does she most likely live in?

Nathan is an old man who recalls vividly his work on urban life in the 1920s. He and his colleagues carried out many interviews and surveys with city dwellers, and they mapped the social landscape. Which of the following traditions was Nathan likely a part of?

Which of the following would Malthus have to admit if he were alive today?

Karl Marx's analysis of overpopulation is based on the idea that capitalism can never generate enough prosperity to solve the overpopulation problem. However, he was wrong because overpopulation is not a serious problem in modern capitalist countries like the United States and Germany.

According to the textbook, which of the following most powerfully shapes the postmodern city?

Many of the world's largest cities grew alongside the development of the modern factory. Which of the following best reflects sociological theorizing about this growth?

By 2030, approximately what proportion of the North American population is predicted to be living in urban areas?

Marie-France has heard that in order to keep Quebec strong, she needs to do her part by having a certain number of children. How many children, at a minimum, should Marie-France have to keep Quebec viable?

Which theory highlights the linkages between urban physical and social components, and identifies the features of urban growth?

The Al-Walid family has recently moved to Canada to pursue jobs in the high-tech industry. Which demographic trend do they demonstrate?

Many places in India are characterized by having a large proportion of the population die each year from disease, poor sanitation, and hunger. At which stage of the demographic transition theory are these places?

A nation in Africa has calculated that 28 people die for every 1000 of the population each year. In this example, what does the number 28 refer to?

List and discuss the three main features of a postmodern city.

Sebastian's restaurant is hosting an Oscar Night party where people who have purchased tickets will have to match the buffet of foods and drinks served to particular films nominated for the Oscar. What does John Hannigan call this aspect of life in the postmodern city?