AP Human Geography : Hoyt Sector Model

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Human Geography

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Cities & Urban Land Use

In Hoyt's Sector Model, where is the factory/industry zone located?

Possible Answers:

between the central business district and the high class residential zone

right outside of the transitional zone

completely surrounding the central business district

surrounded by the low class residential zone, and touching the central business district

between the low class residential zone and the middle class residential zone

Correct answer:

surrounded by the low class residential zone, and touching the central business district

Explanation:

Sector model

 The factory/industry zone is the blue on the left, and it is located surrounded by the low class residential zone (green) and touching the central business district (red).

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