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9.29 Urbanization, Land Use Models, and Transportation Worksheet

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Urbanization, Land Use Models, and Transportation - Apply classic and contemporary urban models to patterns of land use, transportation, and segregation. (National Geography Standards 12–13)

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Civics

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Which statement best synthesizes the difference between classic and contemporary urban models?
AClassic models apply only to villages and farms
BClassic models emphasize a dominant center and simplified patterns, while contemporary models often show polycentric regions shaped by highways, global flows, and policy
CClassic and contemporary models make identical predictions for all cities
DContemporary models ignore transportation and segregation
Solution & Explanation:Classic models simplify urban form around one main center, while contemporary models often account for decentralization and modern infrastructure.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A metro government wants both lower emissions and better job access for marginalized neighborhoods. Which policy package best matches both goals?
AA ban on apartments near transit and jobs
BFrequent transit to multiple job centers plus mixed-income housing near stations and infill redevelopment
CLuxury towers with large parking garages only in the CBD
DNew fringe highways and single-use zoning
Solution & Explanation:This package reduces car dependence and improves access to opportunity instead of reinforcing sprawl or exclusion.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Use the chart of neighborhood rent change one year after streetcar restoration: River Station plus 28 percent, Oak Junction plus 12 percent, Hillview plus 4 percent, Market Core plus 6 percent. Which neighborhood is most at risk of transit-induced gentrification?
AOak Junction
BHillview
CMarket Core
DRiver Station
Solution & Explanation:The largest rent increase after a transit upgrade suggests the strongest displacement pressure in River Station.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Civics Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 12–13 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: National Geography Standards 12–13. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Apply classic and contemporary urban models to patterns of land use, transportation, and segregation. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: National Geography Standards 12–13. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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