Old Quiz Questions Flashcards
Explain gerrymandering
redrawn political boundaries based on 1 party’s wishes. makes it easier for one party to win
Describe 3 waves of changing industrial location
move to the suburbs for 1 story production
move to the sunbelt for right to work laws, low levels of unionization
move overseas for cheaper labor and loose regulations
Rural gentrification is most likely to happen in what kinds of landscapes?
many opportunities for outdoor recreation and picturesque landscapes
touristy and seasonal activities for vacation homes and seasonal cottages
why is nomadic herding disappearing?
requires a lot of land through shifting grazing and land is disappearing
How has farming shifted from small to large?
used to be smaller and more about subsistence or for you community and now its large and if you’re not then you won’t survive and can’t compete with large farms
massive farms with lots of technology for efficiency
Von Thunen agricultural model
dairy/veggies close to home then woods for heavy firewood then grains could be distributed further then cattle lots because they could be walked to market
What was Von Thunen’s main idea?
different goods required different distances to markets and consumers
Where are Jewish communities typically found?
urban areas in pockets
What is the world’s largest tourism event?
The Hajj
Which folk/vernacular house style was dominant in Michigan in the 1800s
Front gable and wing
Queen Anne Houses saying
anything worth doing is worth overdoing
What are the 3 components that give a place its unique identity?
ideological, sociological, technological
mentifacts, sociofacts, artifacts
Spatial interaction depends upon two necessary conditions
transferability
complementarity
What US cities dominate production/distribution of pop culture?
New York and LA
Topophilia
love of place
