Sector Model

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Who introduced the Sector Model?
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Homer Hoyt introduced the Sector Model in 1939.
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What primary feature distinguishes the Sector Model from others?
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It uses pie-shaped sectors extending from the city center rather than rings.
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What does the Sector Model suggest about urban land use?
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It suggests that urban land use is organized along transportation routes.
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Which city aspect does the Sector Model emphasize in shaping urban areas?
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The model emphasizes transportation and roads in shaping city areas.
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How does the model depict high-income housing in a city?
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High-income housing is placed in sectors extending from the CBD along desirable corridors.
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What is a key limitation of the Sector Model?
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It may not apply well to cities without strong transport corridors or modern developments.
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What impact does transport have in the Sector Model?
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Transport routes create wedges of similar land uses.
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How are industrial sectors characterized in the Sector Model?
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Industrial sectors extend along railways or transport lines.
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How do sectors develop according to the Sector Model?
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Sectors develop outward and are influenced by main roads and railways.
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Why is the Sector Model still significant today?
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It accounts for the role of transportation infrastructure in urban development.
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In which model is the CBD often surrounded completely by different sectors?
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In the Sector Model, the CBD can be surrounded by multiple sectors.
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What does the Sector Model emphasize less compared to the Concentric Zone Model?
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It emphasizes less on equal distances from the center for land uses.
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In the Sector Model, which social class lives nearest to railroads and factories?
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Lower-income groups typically live near railroads and factories.
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What type of cities is the Sector Model particularly applicable to?
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The model is particularly applicable to cities that grew in the era of railway transport.
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How does the Sector Model address the distribution of residential areas?
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Residential areas are usually aligned with radiating lines away from the CBD.
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