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LESSON 2

PRACTICE EXERCISE 1
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK

1. Fill in the missing blanks on the chart below.
Type of Urban Area Population
a. Village Less than 3,000.
b. Town. 4,400
c. Small city. 90,000
d. Large city Greater than 100,000.
   
2. Describe the typical European village.
Characterized by stone, brick, or concrete stores, houses, and barns in the village center with a number of more modern and more lightly constructed houses on the outskirts.
   
3. What are commercial ribbons?
Commercial ribbons are rows of stores, businesses, etc., built along either side of major streets through the built-up areas.
   
4. The two basic construction types of buildings are ____________________ and ______________________.
Mass (frameless) and framed.
   
5. Describe the general characteristics of a Type A building and street pattern.
Typical old inner city construction with narrow winding streets radiating in an irregular manner from a central area. The buildings are located close together and frequently along the edge of roadways.
   
6. The building and street pattern that consists of multi-storied apartments, separated large open areas, and one-story buildings is Type:
A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
   
7. Describe the general characteristics of a Type C building and street pattern.
Consists of rowhouses or single dwellings with yards, gardens, trees, and fences. Street pattern is normally rectangular or curving.
   
8. List six sources of urban information.
Higher headquarters
Military maps
Civilian maps
Local civilians
Our troops familiar with the area
City directories		 Telephone books
Government plans and maps
Air photos
Reconnaissance
Tourist information centers
   
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