Sociology Ch. 20

Given the example of London with its postindustrial economy of ideas, how might the Internet affect the modern city as we know it? a. The Internet will stop the white flight problem and will create a more diverse, enjoyable atmosphere in cities. b. The Internet will only allow people to gain more knowledge, especially in the intellectual atmosphere of the city. c. The Internet will allow people to connect and then move to the same city so that they can share their knowledge and converse. d. The Internet could allow people with knowledge to connect in a virtual "city" without having to be physically close to each other.

d. The Internet could allow people with knowledge to connect in a virtual "city" without having to be physically close to each other.

Which is an aspect of city life that might catch a human ecologist's attention? a. The NIMBY movement to prevent a giant chain from b. The decision to make sidewalks narrower so that a city road can provide on-street parking. c. The number of nannies that can be found in Central Park on a given day. d. The number of male nannies that take care of children in New York City.

b. The decision to make sidewalks narrower so that a city road can provide on-street parking.

What is one way the people of the United States, and the world, are reaching and abusing the Earth's carrying capacity? a. We spend money ejecting trash into outer space. b. We show little concern about contaminating water with our garbage and waste. c. We have created parks and protected forested areas, sometimes in vain. d. We eat animals when we should really only eat plants which are much more renewable.

b. We show little concern about contaminating water with our garbage and waste.

Why do we have two words for a big city: metropolis and megalopolis? a. A metropolis only has domestic airports while a megalopolis has international airports. b. A metropolis has less than 2 million people, while a megalopolis has more than 5 million people. c. A metropolis is characterized by the presence of a subway, while a megalopolis is characterized by a public bus system. d. A metropolis is just one city while a megalopolis includes many different cities.

d. A metropolis is just one city while a megalopolis includes many different cities.

"Climate change" is a less politicized phrase that has replaced: a. Recycling b. Pollution c. Weather Prediction d. Global Warming

d. Global Warming

Why has e-waste become an issue, especially in the 21st century? a. E-waste not only contains harmful chemicals, but electronics become obsolete every six months or so, which means, every six months people are throwing away perfectly good electronics in order to get the newest one. This has led to an enormous increase in the amount of trash people produce. b. E-waste is not easily recyclable because often in the same machine there is glass, plastic, and metal. Also e-waste tends to consist of big, heavy machinery that is difficult to dispose of properly. c. E-waste is a sign of degrading cultural values. People no longer value creating lasting products or getting products fixed; they would much rather just buy a new one and discard the old one. d. E-waste is a natural by-product of an industrialized nation and cannot be helped. People must resign themselves to its presence and find better ways of purifying water, soil, and air.

a. E-waste not only contains harmful chemicals, but electronics become obsolete every six months or so, which means, every six months people are throwing away perfectly good electronics in order to get the newest one. This has led to an enormous increase in the amount of trash people produce.

What have sociologists begun to realize about the nomadic lifestyle? a. Nomads have a hard time bridging the gap between their traditional lifestyle and doing what is best for the land. b. Nomads never tire the land they live on because they are constantly moving from place to place. c. Nomads are better than stationary farmers at protecting the land and keeping the soil good for other people's use. d. Nomads only raise sheep and goats, not cows or oxen, so the grass their herds consume is minimal at most.

a. Nomads have a hard time bridging the gap between their traditional lifestyle and doing what is best for the land.

If we consider the concentric zone model, which is a conflict theorist's critique? a. The model fails to show the gentrification of neighborhoods as certain classes start to take over cities. b. The model fails to take into account all the parks and playgrounds in the city. c. The model does not show any careful city planning that usually takes place when a city is born. d. The model fails to explore areas of overlap where a business might be located in a suburb or people might live above their businesses in the city.

a. The model fails to show the gentrification of neighborhoods as certain classes start to take over cities.

Some people may think that once you've studied one city, you've studied them all. Which is an example of why these people may be misinformed? a. London has a subway system and New York City does not. b. Hong Kong does not have a McDonald's but Detroit does. c. The banlieues, or suburbs, of Paris are the bad parts of town, almost inside-out compared to Baltimore. d. The exurbs of Prague are actually in the middle of the city while the exurbs are on the outside of Los Angeles.

c. The banlieues, or suburbs, of Paris are the bad parts of town, almost inside-out compared to Baltimore.

Three things are important for the formation and sustentation of a city. Which of the below options is NOT one of them? a. Fresh water supply b. Consistent Food Supply c. Well constructed buildings d. Social Stability

c. Well constructed buildings