1. Social Problems: A Down-to-Earth Guide, 11e James M. Henslin Chapter 12 Urbanization and Population

2. CHAPTER 12 Urbanization and Population

3. LO 12.1 The Industrial Revolution contributed to _________ because a surplus of food could be produced to support people. A:rural growth B:polarization C:suburban decline D:urbanization

4. The Industrial Revolution contributed to _________ because a surplus of food could be produced to support people. A:rural growth B:polarization C:suburban decline D:urbanization

5. Despite opportunities in cities, most people in the world remain in rural areas. A:True B:False

6. Despite opportunities in cities, most people in the world remain in rural areas. A:True B:False

7. LO 12.2 As a result of the urban crisis, the middle- class __________. A:maintain the status quo B:left cities for the suburbs C:invested in gentrification D:created ethnic enclaves

8. As a result of the urban crisis, the middle- class __________. A:maintain the status quo B:left cities for the suburbs C:invested in gentrification D:created ethnic enclaves

9. The rates of burglary, robbery, suicide, alcoholism, and rape are higher in cities than in rural areas. A:True B:False

10. The rates of burglary, robbery, suicide, alcoholism, and rape are higher in cities than in rural areas. A:True B:False

11. LO 12.3 While it has critics, Burgess’ concentric zone theory highlights the __________. A:lack of diversity between cities B:necessity of urban renewal C:specialization of regions of a city D:decay of suburban industry

12. While it has critics, Burgess’ concentric zone theory highlights the __________. A:lack of diversity between cities B:necessity of urban renewal C:specialization of regions of a city D:decay of suburban industry

13. According to symbolic interactionists, urban decay is an abstract concept for those who live in urban areas. A:True B:False

14. According to symbolic interactionists, urban decay is an abstract concept for those who live in urban areas. A:True B:False

15. LO 12.4 Research findings on urban gangs emphasize _________ as a key component. A:assimilation B:isolation C:identity D:dominant values

16. Research findings on urban gangs emphasize _________ as a key component. A:assimilation B:isolation C:identity D:dominant values

17. Urban living typically leads to isolation and fear. A:True B:False

18. Urban living typically leads to isolation and fear. A:True B:False

19. LO 12.5 The goal of empowerment zones is to __________ through incentives for businesses in cities. A:stimulate economic growth B:gentrify urban areas C:promote suburban flight D:create dependency

20. The goal of empowerment zones is to __________ through incentives for businesses in cities. A:stimulate economic growth B:gentrify urban areas C:promote suburban flight D:create dependency

21. According to the author, to improve education in urban areas, we first need new school buildings. A:True B:False

22. According to the author, to improve education in urban areas, we first need new school buildings. A:True B:False

23. LO 12.6 Based on what we know about urban renewal, the homeless will likely _________ as the more affluent settle into cities. A:remain, but get pushed out of sight B:remain, but experience upward mobility C:leave and find jobs in rural areas D:leave and take their tax dollars

24. Based on what we know about urban renewal, the homeless will likely _________ as the more affluent settle into cities. A:remain, but get pushed out of sight B:remain, but experience upward mobility C:leave and find jobs in rural areas D:leave and take their tax dollars

25. Urban social policies need to promote middle class community in order to alleviate problems. A:True B:False

26. Urban social policies need to promote middle class community in order to alleviate problems. A:True B:False

27. LO 12.7 Anti-Malthusians believe populations go through a four stage transition tied to _________. A:structural inequality B:polarization C:modernization D:agrarian rights

28. Anti-Malthusians believe populations go through a four stage transition tied to _________. A:structural inequality B:polarization C:modernization D:agrarian rights

29. Seemingly simple changes in human behavior have impacts on population. A:True B:False

30. Seemingly simple changes in human behavior have impacts on population. A:True B:False

31. LO 12.8 According to Anti-Malthusians the source of starvation globally is __________. A:overcrowding B:uneven distribution C:population booms D: modernization

32. According to Anti-Malthusians the source of starvation globally is __________. A:overcrowding B:uneven food distribution C:population booms D: modernization

33. At its current rate of growth, the world’s population will double in about 58 years. A:True B:False

34. At its current rate of growth, the world’s population will double in about 58 years. A:True B:False

35. LO 12.9 The poor have larger families as a form of _________ as they age. A:punishment B:dysfunction C:security D:stability

36. The poor have larger families as a form of _________ as they age. A:punishment B:dysfunction C:security D:stability

37. The U.S. government pays farmers to limit grain supply. A:True B:False

38. The U.S. government pays farmers to limit grain supply. A:True B:False

39. LO 12.10 The _______ of population growth has declined, but the population is still growing. A:type B:rate C:stability D:percent

40. The _______ of population growth has declined, but the population is still growing. A:type B:rate C:stability D:percent

41. There is less food today than there was 50 years ago to feed the population. A:True B:False

42. There is less food today than there was 50 years ago to feed the population. A:True B:False

43. LO 12.11 Policies supporting population growth or decline are generally __________. A:accepted practice B:unacceptable C:used, but revised D:discussed as quackery

44. Policies supporting population growth or decline are generally __________. A:accepted practice B:unacceptable C:used, but revised D:discussed as quackery

45. Zero-population growth is a common goal of New Malthusians. A:True B:False

46. Zero-population growth is a common goal of New Malthusians. A:True B:False

47. LO 12.12 New Malthusians believe the continued population growth will lead to ________ and death. A:execution B:forced change C:starvation D:abundance

48. New Malthusians believe the continued population growth will lead to ________ and death. A:execution B:forced change C:starvation D:abundance

49. Sociologists know the Anti-Malthusians are more correct than New Malthusians in their predictions. A:True B:False

50. Sociologists know the Anti-Malthusians are more correct than New Malthusians in their predictions. A:True B:False

51. Question for Discussion Explain why urban areas experience so many social problems. What role does population growth play in these problems?