Question 1

According to Louis Wirth, the city creates a distinct way of life that is socially destructive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to demographic transition theory, the main factors underlying population dynamics are industrialization and the growth of modern cultural values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Bill, a Malthusian, believes that overpopulation is not a problem because there has been an increase in armed conflict globally. What do we call this type of population control?

Accepted Answer

A)  negative checks 
B)  positive checks 
C)  preventive measures 
D)  permissive measures

Question 4

Jillian, who recently moved to Victoria, British Columbia, and joined the Fernwood Community Association, is in charge of organizing the most recent community potluck and dance. Which of the following does her experience reflect a critique of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wirth's characterization of the urban way of life 
B)  the applicability of the concentric zone model 
C)  urban growth as a natural process 
D)  urban competition and differentiation

Question 5

After studying urbanization, Winnie believes that cities are places where people are disconnected from one another and unsure about how they should act. What does the textbook suggest about this type of analysis of cities?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is ambiguous. 
B)  It is accurate for cities outside of North America. 
C)  It is an oversimplification. 
D)  It is accurate.

Question 6

Demography is the study of cities and urban development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Brazil is characterized by more inequality of wealth than any other country in the world. This stark inequality is highly observable in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Through the twentieth century it has been demonstrated that helping the poor through various types of welfare programs has had which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has lowered the incidence of rebellion. 
B)  It has curbed crime rates among the poor. 
C)  It has lowered the birth rate among the poor. 
D)  It has increased the amount of food available.

Question 9

Janelle has just moved to a highly industrialized city that is projected to become the world's largest city by 2030. Where does she live?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tokyo, Japan 
B)  Beijing, China 
C)  Mexico City, Mexico 
D)  Sao Paulo, Brazil

Question 10

Cities first emerged in Syria, Mesopotamia, and Egypt 5000 to 6000 years ago, long before the growth of the modern factory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bill has lived all his life in a place where his neighbours get together every weekend to barbecue after church and where most of the community goes out to support the local hockey team when they play games against other communities. According to Louis Wirth, what is Bill's experience typical of?

Accepted Answer

A)  urban life 
B)  suburban life 
C)  rural life 
D)  social life

Question 12

A neighbourhood park in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver has recently been bought by a wealthy real estate developer. According to new urban sociologists, which of the following most likely characterizes the city park?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is politically useful. 
B)  It is developed. 
C)  It has become a commodity. 
D)  It has become gentrified.

Question 13

How did class inequality affect population growth in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Until a few decades ago, what did sociologists believe was the primary cause of population growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  industrialization 
B)  social inequality 
C)  capitalism 
D)  natural forces

Question 15

Thomas Robert Malthus believed that aid to the poor is counterproductive for population control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Franklin is studying the social structure of medieval European cities and wondering about the differences between them and cities today. What difference is he likely to find between the medieval cities and contemporary cities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medieval cities were more densely populated. 
B)  Medieval cities had more social equality. 
C)  Medieval cities were usually smaller. 
D)  Medieval cities were more socially complex.

Question 17

Given what we know about population growth today, is the Malthusian trap still applicable?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The widespread availability of which of the following things has proven to be a critique of Malthus's predictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  food 
B)  water 
C)  abortion 
D)  contraception

Question 19

Benny considers himself a Malthusian and agrees with Malthus that there are two undisputable "facts" about people. Which of the following is one of these facts?

Accepted Answer

A)  People must eat. 
B)  Agricultural yields are increasing. 
C)  People are biologically driven to live in groups. 
D)  People will congregate and create a city, if given enough time.

Question 20

While some portions of Marxists' analysis of overpopulation appear to be incorrect, one of Marx's core ideas does appear correct. Which of the following Marxist ideas appears correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The social organization of capitalism is the cause of overpopulation. 
B)  Social inequality is an important cause of overpopulation. 
C)  Bourgeoisie domination of workers is the cause of overpopulation. 
D)  Positive checks on population growth do work in most places.

Exam 20: Population and Urbanization

According to Louis Wirth, the city creates a distinct way of life that is socially destructive.

According to demographic transition theory, the main factors underlying population dynamics are industrialization and the growth of modern cultural values.

Bill, a Malthusian, believes that overpopulation is not a problem because there has been an increase in armed conflict globally. What do we call this type of population control?

Jillian, who recently moved to Victoria, British Columbia, and joined the Fernwood Community Association, is in charge of organizing the most recent community potluck and dance. Which of the following does her experience reflect a critique of?

After studying urbanization, Winnie believes that cities are places where people are disconnected from one another and unsure about how they should act. What does the textbook suggest about this type of analysis of cities?

Demography is the study of cities and urban development.

Brazil is characterized by more inequality of wealth than any other country in the world. This stark inequality is highly observable in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Through the twentieth century it has been demonstrated that helping the poor through various types of welfare programs has had which of the following effects?

Janelle has just moved to a highly industrialized city that is projected to become the world's largest city by 2030. Where does she live?

Cities first emerged in Syria, Mesopotamia, and Egypt 5000 to 6000 years ago, long before the growth of the modern factory.

Bill has lived all his life in a place where his neighbours get together every weekend to barbecue after church and where most of the community goes out to support the local hockey team when they play games against other communities. According to Louis Wirth, what is Bill's experience typical of?

A neighbourhood park in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver has recently been bought by a wealthy real estate developer. According to new urban sociologists, which of the following most likely characterizes the city park?

How did class inequality affect population growth in South Korea?

Until a few decades ago, what did sociologists believe was the primary cause of population growth?

Thomas Robert Malthus believed that aid to the poor is counterproductive for population control.

Franklin is studying the social structure of medieval European cities and wondering about the differences between them and cities today. What difference is he likely to find between the medieval cities and contemporary cities?

Given what we know about population growth today, is the Malthusian trap still applicable?

The widespread availability of which of the following things has proven to be a critique of Malthus's predictions?

Benny considers himself a Malthusian and agrees with Malthus that there are two undisputable "facts" about people. Which of the following is one of these facts?

While some portions of Marxists' analysis of overpopulation appear to be incorrect, one of Marx's core ideas does appear correct. Which of the following Marxist ideas appears correct?