Exam 15: Population and Urbanization

Allyson recently got a new job in her field by relocating from the city's centre to an urban area 30 kilometres out, where she has cheaper rent and all the social amenities such as shopping, fitness, recreation, and entertainment centres. Which of the following terms best describes this area?

According to the population projections of Statistics Canada, by 2031 over half of Canada's population will likely be a member of a visible minority group.

Felix and Beth were trying to decide whether to have another child or not, because of the associated costs. Ultimately, they decided they did not want to constantly worry about their finances and decided against having another child. Which theorist could best explain their choice?

What have been the consequences of globalization for the people of North America?

Ferdinand Tönnies wrote that Gemeinschaft denotes a lifestyle based on money, individualism, and class antagonism.

Deena and Tony loved living in the downtown high-rise within walking distance to work and all the venues they frequented every weekend, but after the birth of their daughter they wanted a backyard and a home close to parks and schools. Consequently, they moved to a house that was just a commuter train distance away from their jobs. Which of the following lifestyles have Deena and Tony chosen?

What were the important elements in the development of preindustrial cities?

In the view of Louis Wirth, the city creates a distinct way of life-urbanism. While this form of social organization may be economically efficient, it also has socially destructive outcomes. What negative characteristics does urbanism have?

What is environmental-opportunity theory? Describe its application to where you have lived (or where you are currently living) and to where you foresee yourself living once you have finished your postsecondary education.

One of the most important reasons for the growth of cities in the industrial era was progress in medicine and health that lowered the mortality rate.

What is over urbanization?

Brian refused to donate money to the Somali famine relief fund. When asked why he was so miserly, his response was that famines and pestilence were nature's way of controlling population growth since people wouldn't take responsibility for the number of children they were producing. Brian's point of view reflects the perspective of which of the following?

Near Toronto is Bramalea City Centre. Located at the corner of Queen Street and Dixie Road; it is filled with offices, service occupations, government services, commuter services, and retail and grocery stores, and is surrounded by clusters of apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and single detached homes. Which of the following terms for city development identifies this area?

What can be said about the fortress city phenomenon?

Ferdinand Tönnies distinguished between two types of social groupings-Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft. What is the difference between the two? Which one did you experience prior to starting your postsecondary education? Explain.

When Gina moved to her new home, her neighbour came over to welcome her to the neighbourhood and brought her a small housewarming gift. Which of the following theoretical concepts is the behaviour of the neighbour in keeping with?

Define and provide examples of industrial cities; corporate cities; suburbs; and postmodern, edge, and dual cities.

A young urbanite is living in a coastal city in the southern hemisphere; it is his nation's capital city, and the largest city in the country. What term is used to classify this kind of city?

Beyond the city limits northwest of Toronto, perched on the Niagara Escarpment, lies Caledon: a rural community where many city dwellers have relocated to escape the urban lifestyle. Which of the following terms identifies this trend in relocation?

What was the term coined by Louis Wirth that described the city way of life as one that is economically efficient but socially destructive?