Urban Land Use Theories (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Who created the concentric zone model in 1925?
Who created the concentric zone model in 1925?
Ernest Burgess
Which city did Ernest Burgess base his concentric zone model observations on?
Which city did Ernest Burgess base his concentric zone model observations on?
Chicago
In Burgess's model, where are land values highest?
In Burgess's model, where are land values highest?
At the city centre
How does housing density change with distance from the CBD in Burgess's model?
How does housing density change with distance from the CBD in Burgess's model?
Decreases with distance
What is the zone of transition?
What is the zone of transition?
Area where functions regularly change
Which zone in Burgess's model contains high-density, low-quality housing for migrants?
Which zone in Burgess's model contains high-density, low-quality housing for migrants?
Zone of transition
What key factor did Homer Hoyt emphasise in his 1939 sector model?
What key factor did Homer Hoyt emphasise in his 1939 sector model?
Impact of transport links
In which year did Hoyt modify his sector model to account for increased car ownership?
In which year did Hoyt modify his sector model to account for increased car ownership?
1964
Who developed the multiple nuclei model in 1945?
Who developed the multiple nuclei model in 1945?
Harris and Ullman
What is the core principle of the multiple nuclei model?
What is the core principle of the multiple nuclei model?
Cities have multiple business districts
Dublin's CBD stretches from Grafton Street to which other main streets?
Dublin's CBD stretches from Grafton Street to which other main streets?
O'Connell St & Henry St
Which industrial estate is located on the north side of Dublin along the M50?
Which industrial estate is located on the north side of Dublin along the M50?
Airside Industrial Estate
What does social stratification describe in cities?
What does social stratification describe in cities?
Similar backgrounds living together
Which part of Dublin generally houses wealthier residents with higher income levels?
Which part of Dublin generally houses wealthier residents with higher income levels?
Eastern Dublin
How much more likely are middle/upper-class children to attend third-level education?
How much more likely are middle/upper-class children to attend third-level education?
Seven times more likely