47) Why do Western European cities typically have low skylines compared to Ameri

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47) Why do Western European cities typically have low skylines compared to American cities? 47) ______
A) The economy was not advanced enough to finance tall skyscrapers. B) Buildings were poorly constructed
C) Soviet planners preferred low building over tall ones.D) Much urban growth was before such building technology.

48) Which of the following was a a major influence on the shaping of European cities? 48) ______
A) the presence of defensive walls B) Roman influence on town layout
C) urban ideas brought from Central America D) careful planning E) the value of land prices in the city

49) Which of the following is NOT a common and important element of cities in the periphery? 49) ______
A) a zone devoted to tourism B) a zone of elite residential neighborhoods
C) a central zone with a concentration of commerce, industry, and retailing D) squatter zones or shantytowns

50) It is least likely you would find an Islamic city in this region: 50) ______
A) southern Africa B) IndonesiaC) North Africa D) Pakistan E) the Middle East

Explanation / Answer

47) D

48) B

49)A

50)A

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