Structure of an Urban Area (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does an urban profile show?
What does an urban profile show?
A side view of a city showing zones
What happens to building height as you move from the city centre towards the outskirts?
What happens to building height as you move from the city centre towards the outskirts?
Building height decreases
Where is land value highest in an urban area?
Where is land value highest in an urban area?
In the city centre
Which urban zone contains the tallest buildings?
Which urban zone contains the tallest buildings?
Central Business District (CBD)
Why do people build upwards in the city centre?
Why do people build upwards in the city centre?
To make best use of expensive land
Where are industrial zones typically located?
Where are industrial zones typically located?
Away from residential, on city outskirts
Where are high-income residential areas often located?
Where are high-income residential areas often located?
On higher ground with good views
What characterises land use in the urban-rural fringe?
What characterises land use in the urban-rural fringe?
Mixed rural and urban activities
What is a key characteristic of low-income housing areas?
What is a key characteristic of low-income housing areas?
High population density
What causes activities to sort themselves across the city?
What causes activities to sort themselves across the city?
Ability to pay for land and operate