Practice Questions on the Sector Model for AP Human Geography

📚 Topic Summary

The Sector Model, also known as the Hoyt Model, is a model of urban land use that suggests that cities grow in wedge-shaped sectors radiating out from the central business district (CBD). These sectors are often determined by transportation routes and other factors. Unlike the concentric zone model, it acknowledges that certain activities tend to cluster along particular transportation routes, forming distinct sectors. Understanding this model helps explain why particular areas of a city develop as they do, influenced by historical patterns and economic forces.

🧠 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the term to its definition:

1. Term: Central Business District (CBD)
2. Term: Sector
3. Term: Industry
4. Term: Transportation Corridor
5. Term: Low-Income Housing

1. Definition: An area dedicated to manufacturing or related economic activities.
2. Definition: A path or route used for movement of people and goods.
3. Definition: A pie-shaped area radiating from the center of a city.
4. Definition: Often located near industrial and transportation sectors due to accessibility and affordability.
5. Definition: The commercial and business center of a city; contains the highest concentration of retail and office activities.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

The Sector Model, developed by Homer Hoyt, suggests that cities grow in ________-shaped sectors. These sectors radiate from the ________ ________ ________ and are often influenced by ________ routes. One common sector is the ________ sector, which typically extends along major transportation corridors.

🌍 Part C: Critical Thinking

How might the Sector Model explain the historical development of your own city or a city you are familiar with? Consider factors such as transportation, industry, and housing patterns.