REE 3043 EXAM 1 CURCIO QUESTIONS
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The gravity that draws economic activity into clusters is -CORRECTANSWER demand
for access or proximity
The best example of a base economic activity would be a -CORRECTANSWER
regional sales office
In a system of bid-rent curves, assuming that the households are identical except for the
feature noted, which of these prospective bidders will bid successfully for the sites
nearest to the CBD? -CORRECTANSWER Households with the greatest number of
commuting workers
Rochester, Minnesota is home to the Mayo Clinic. People travel from all over the world
to be treated at the Mayo Clinic because of its renowned reputation. Some people stay
for weeks at a time with large groups of family and friends by their side. All these people
spend money on hotels, food and other things, locally. The hospital is an example of: -
CORRECTANSWER an economic base multiplier
, In the past, each of the following has been a reason why cities developed Except -
CORRECTANSWER The availability of top entertainers
The set of activities that a city provides for the world beyond its boundaries is called: -
CORRECTANSWER Economic Base
The bid-rent curve is influenced by various factors but NOT : -CORRECTANSWER
male vs. female commuters
Calculate the location quotient for the healthcare industry of a certain city given the
following facts:
Total % of city population working in healthcare is: 30%
Total % of U.S. population working in healthcare is: 15% -CORRECTANSWER 2
What is the main determinant of the hierarchy of central place patterns? -
CORRECTANSWER Population required for market
A fishing company was formed in Juneau, Alaska. Within ten years a canning plant, a
processing plant, and a boat repair facility had also opened in Juneau. This is an
example of: -CORRECTANSWER Agglomeration economics
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UPDATE 2026
The gravity that draws economic activity into clusters is -CORRECTANSWER demand
for access or proximity
The best example of a base economic activity would be a -CORRECTANSWER
regional sales office
In a system of bid-rent curves, assuming that the households are identical except for the
feature noted, which of these prospective bidders will bid successfully for the sites
nearest to the CBD? -CORRECTANSWER Households with the greatest number of
commuting workers
Rochester, Minnesota is home to the Mayo Clinic. People travel from all over the world
to be treated at the Mayo Clinic because of its renowned reputation. Some people stay
for weeks at a time with large groups of family and friends by their side. All these people
spend money on hotels, food and other things, locally. The hospital is an example of: -
CORRECTANSWER an economic base multiplier
, In the past, each of the following has been a reason why cities developed Except -
CORRECTANSWER The availability of top entertainers
The set of activities that a city provides for the world beyond its boundaries is called: -
CORRECTANSWER Economic Base
The bid-rent curve is influenced by various factors but NOT : -CORRECTANSWER
male vs. female commuters
Calculate the location quotient for the healthcare industry of a certain city given the
following facts:
Total % of city population working in healthcare is: 30%
Total % of U.S. population working in healthcare is: 15% -CORRECTANSWER 2
What is the main determinant of the hierarchy of central place patterns? -
CORRECTANSWER Population required for market
A fishing company was formed in Juneau, Alaska. Within ten years a canning plant, a
processing plant, and a boat repair facility had also opened in Juneau. This is an
example of: -CORRECTANSWER Agglomeration economics
