Concentric Zone Model

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Who developed the Concentric Zone Model?
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Ernest Burgess developed the Concentric Zone Model in 1925.
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What does the Concentric Zone Model explain?
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It explains urban social structures by dividing cities into circular zones from the center outward.
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What is the innermost zone in the Concentric Zone Model called?
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The innermost zone is called the Central Business District (CBD).
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What zone surrounds the Central Business District in the Concentric Zone Model?
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The Zone of Transition surrounds the CBD.
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What characterizes the Zone of Transition in the Concentric Zone Model?
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It often includes industrial areas and poorer-quality housing.
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What is the fourth zone in the Concentric Zone Model?
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The fourth zone is the Zone of Better Residences.
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How does population density change from the center to the outskirts in the Concentric Zone Model?
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Population density generally decreases as you move from the center to the outskirts.
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Name one criticism of the Concentric Zone Model.
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One criticism is that it oversimplifies urban development and doesn’t account for geographical barriers.
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How many zones are there in the Concentric Zone Model?
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There are five zones in the Concentric Zone Model.
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What type of urban area does the Concentric Zone Model typically apply to?
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It typically applies to early 20th century North American cities.
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Which zone in the Concentric Zone Model is predominantly middle-class residential?
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The Zone of Better Residences is predominantly middle-class residential.
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Why is the Concentric Zone Model considered a monocentric city model?
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Because it is based on a single central point, the Central Business District, from which all zones emanate.
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In the Concentric Zone Model, which zone usually experiences recent urban decay?
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The Zone of Transition usually experiences urban decay.
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What social aspect is emphasized in the Concentric Zone Model?
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The model emphasizes how different socio-economic classes inhabit different zones.
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Is the Concentric Zone Model still widely applicable in today's urban planning?
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It is not widely applicable today as cities have evolved to become more complex and decentralized.
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