6.6 Density and Land Use

• Physiological density measures the number of people divided by the amount of arable land

  True
• Physiological density focuses on the population relative to land that can be used for food production
• What is the numerator in the arithmetic density formula?

  Total population
• The Concentric Zone Model assumes higher residential density in the central business district

  True
• Transportation access influences patterns of residential density in urban areas


  True
• Agricultural density is defined as the number of farmers divided by arable
• Businesses along major roads and highways exemplify moderate commercial density in transportation
• Low-density cities rely more on automobiles and transportation infrastructure
• What is an environmental consequence of high-density cities?

  Pollution concentration
• What does urban density measure in cities?

  People or objects per area
• What is physiological density?

  Population divided by arable land
• What is arithmetic density?

  Total population divided by total land area
• Which model describes higher density in the CBD that decreases outward in rings?

  Concentric Zone Model
• Match the residential density model with its description:

  Concentric Zone Model ↔️ Higher density in the CBD, decreasing outward

  Sector Model ↔️ Higher density along major transportation corridors

  Multiple Nuclei Model ↔️ Density varies around multiple centers
• Suburban areas typically have moderate to low commercial density.


  True
• High urban density can lead to challenges like overcrowding and pollution.


  True
• High-density urban areas often use mixed-use zoning and vertical development.


  True
• High-density areas contribute to shorter commute distances and reduced energy use.


  True
• Match the density level with its social or environmental consequence:

  High Density ↔️ Overcrowding, air pollution

  Low Density ↔️ Increased land consumption, isolation
• Urban planning aims to balance urban growth with environmental and social needs.


  True
• What does density refer to in the context of cities?

  People per area
• Match the density type with its focus:

  Arithmetic Density ↔️ Crowdedness overall

  Physiological Density ↔️ Food production capability

  Agricultural Density ↔️ Farmer concentration
• Agricultural density measures the number of farmers divided by the total land area

  False
• Agricultural density is calculated by dividing the number of farmers by the amount of arable land
• Which model describes higher residential density along transportation corridors?

  Sector Model
• Match the commercial density area with its characteristics:

  Suburban Areas ↔️ Moderate to low density

  Edge Cities ↔️ Moderate density, mixed-use

  Transportation Corridors ↔️ Moderate density along highways
• Residential density patterns are influenced by transportation access and land use.

  True
• Patterns of commercial density reflect accessibility, land use, and development trends.

  True
• Understanding density is crucial for sustainable urban planning.


  True
• Low-density cities often lead to increased land consumption and automobile reliance.
• Arithmetic density is defined as total population divided by total land area.
• Agricultural density is calculated as the number of farmers divided by the area of arable land.
• Agricultural density measures the number of farmers per square kilometer of farmland.
• The Sector Model illustrates higher density along major transportation corridors.
• What does commercial density measure?

  Commercial space per unit area
• Where is moderate commercial density typically found?

  Transportation corridors
• What is a social benefit of low-density urban areas?

  More space and privacy
• What characterizes spatial patterns of land use in high-density areas?

  Mixed-use zones
• What is an environmental drawback of low-density urban areas?

  Increased land consumption
• What is the purpose of zoning in urban planning?

  Prevent land use conflicts